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The Microcosm, 1883, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint): The Organ of the Substantial Philosophy; Devoted to the Discoveries, Theories, and Investigations of ... Thought of the Age (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

A. Wilford Hall

 
9780243915323: The Microcosm, 1883, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint): The Organ of the Substantial Philosophy; Devoted to the Discoveries, Theories, and Investigations of ... Thought of the Age (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A thoughtful bridge between science, philosophy, and faith in a late 19th‑century journal

This issue of The Microcosm gathers essays and discussions that explore how modern science and religious thought relate to each other. It presents the era’s vigorous debates on topics from the antiquity of man to the origins of great monuments, all framed by a concern for reason, evidence, and the limits of human knowledge.



Readers will find careful arguments about how knowledge is gained, the role of faith, and the tension between Darwinian ideas and biblical accounts. The pages reflect a periodical that welcomes philosophical inquiry alongside scientific investigation, with editor’s notes, commentary, and selections from contributors across the field.




  • Explanations of how people form knowledge and why faith can be part of understanding.

  • Discussions on the antiquity of humanity, ancient monuments, and historical timelines.

  • Debates about evolution, creation, and the Bible, set in a 19th‑century context.

  • Notes, editorials, and an index that helps readers navigate the issue.



Ideal for readers who enjoy historical science writing and reflections on how science and religion inform each other.

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