Man ill the Light of Evolution 



jections to his theory. He gives them all due 

 weight and attention. 



The book met a quick and favorable response 

 from students of science. It was anything but 

 popular in style and tone, and it is not surprising 

 that the general community was slow to appre- 

 hend its true meaning and bearing. It was 

 often misunderstood, and the theory has fre- 

 quently been misstated. Long study, much ex- 

 perience, and great patience were needed for 

 a proper appreciation and understanding of its 

 arguments. Misunderstanding resulted in false 

 inferences. Prejudice was aroused. Discussion 

 often resulted in more heat than light, and zeal 

 was often greater than knowledge. Gradually 

 the misunderstandings were explained, heat 

 abated, a fair comprehension and appreciation 

 of the theory followed, and now its main fea- 

 tures have received almost universal accept- 

 ance. 



It Is impossible and unnecessary to find place 

 here for the arguments for and proofs of the 

 theory. They can be found stated clearly and at 

 length In many books. ^ But the relation of the 



1 See Bibliography. ^^ 

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