Thoughts on Religion - George John Romanes - Bog

Thoughts on Religion is a collection of essays and lectures by George John Romanes, an influential 19th-century biologist and philosopher. The book explores Romanes' thoughts on religion, including his own personal beliefs and his critiques of various religious doctrines and practices. Romanes argues that religion should be grounded in reason and evidence, rather than blind faith, and that it should be open to scientific inquiry and discovery. He also discusses the relationship between religion and morality, and the role of religion in society. Throughout the book, Romanes draws on his extensive knowledge of biology and evolution to shed light on various religious concepts and debates. Overall, Thoughts on Religion offers a unique perspective on the intersection of science and religion, and provides valuable insights into the ongoing debate over the role of religion in modern society.1895. Romanes, British biologist, was personal friends with Charles Darwin who had substantial influence on his studies. Despite early strong religious beliefs, Romanes was converted to Darwinism. His studies covered three related fields: physiology, psychology and evolution. This volume was published posthumously and is based on notes that were found among his papers for a work he was intending to write on the fundamental questions of religion. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.