Charles Lyell, Uniformitarianism, and Interpretive Principles
Abstract. I examine the development of Charles Lyell's principle of uniformity and its influence on the development of modern geology and biology and argue that distinguishing between philosophical starting points and empirical findings is essential for clarity in the discussion between science...
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| Language: | English |
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Wiley-Blackwell
2007
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Zygon
Year: 2007, Volume: 42, Issue: 2, Pages: 449-462 |
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David Hume
B Natural Evil B interpretive principles B catastrophism B uniformitarianism B Miracles B Empiricism B Causation B principle of uniformity B Charles Lyell B Paradigms B Charles Darwin |
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