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CHAPTER XVI 



Pap 



Evolution of Evolution Theory ------ 212 



The Evolution Idea Greek Period Mediaeval Period Scientific 

 Renaissance Philosophical Evolutionists Speculative Evolutionists 

 Pioneers of Modem Evolution Doctrine Darwinism Conflict of 

 Opinions Some Recent Steps Conclusion. 



References to Historical Literature 240 



INDEX - - - - - - - - - 244 



