If this is not done, future ages will certainly look back upon us as a people so immersed in the pursuit of wealth as to be blind to higher considerations.
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In less than eight years "The Origin of Species" has produced conviction in the minds of a majority of the most eminent living men of science. New facts, new problems, new difficulties as they arise are accepted, solved, or removed by this theory; and its principles are illustrated by the progress and conclusions of every well established branch of human knowledge.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the profound impact of Darwin's theory on scientific thought and understanding.
Alfred Russel Wallace highlights the transformative influence of 'The Origin of Species' on the scientific community, noting how it has shaped convictions among leading scientists. He argues that as new facts and challenges emerge, they are addressed within the framework of Darwinian theory, demonstrating its applicability and relevance across various fields of knowledge.
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EvolutionScienceTheoryKnowledgeChange
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Example use cases
In a lecture about the importance of evolutionary theory in modern science.
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