Evolution is definable as a change from an incoherent homogeneity to a coherent heterogeneity, accompanying the dissipation of motion and integration of matter.
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Volumes might be written upon the impiety of the pious.
Permalink to quote #25 We have repeatedly observed that while any whole is evolving, there is always going on an evolution of the parts into which it divides itself; but we have not …
Permalink to quote #27 Each new ontological theory, propounded in lieu of previous ones shown to be untenable, has been followed by a new criticism leading to a new scepticism. All p…
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