Description: ENGLISH BIOLOGIST WHO WAS A LEADING CRITIC OF CHARLES DARWIN’S THEORY OF NATURAL SELECTION: HE WAS FIRST AN ADVOCATE FOR NATURAL SELECTION AS A MEANS FOR EVOLUTION AND LATER A PASSIONATE OPPONENT AND WAS THEN CONDEMNED BY BOTH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND DARWINISTS ST. GEORGE JACKSONMIVART (1827-1900) SIGNED CARD, “With the good wishes of St George Mivart,1st June 1898, 77 Inverness Terrace”, on a card 3.5 x 4.25, by the English biologist famous for starting as an ardent believer in natural selection who later became one of its fiercest critics. In 1871 he published On the Genesis of Species, in which he criticized Darwin’s 1859 theory of natural selection. Mivart argued that natural selection could not produce structures as complex as the vertebrate eye, because the beginning stages of the structure would serve not purpose until all of its components were present. He also argued that human intellect was a result of divine power, denying a natural explanation of mind. This position estranged him from other Darwinians. In1884, Mivart proposed to explain the development of individuals and of species with a common cause, which he said was instinct. Mivart’s critique prompted Darwin to add an additional chapter on “Miscellaneous Objections” to the sixth, and final, edition of the Origin of Species, published in 1872. Mivart tried to reconcile his Catholicism with his interpretation of biological science. He would later reverse his previous stance, and challenge the authority of the church, concluding that the Bible and Catholic doctrine could not be reconciled with science. Neither his scientific nor his religious contemporaries accepted Mivart’s reconciliation theories, and some publications on those theories ended up on the Vatican’s list of forbidden reading. In 1900, six weeks before he died, he was excommunicated from the Catholic Church. Throughout his life he was a prolific author who published many books and articles. The card with his extremely rare handwritten sentiment, signature, date, and address, is in fine condition, with minor age toning. #12645 Certificate of Authenticity This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1985)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. YES, WE DO OFFER A LAYAWAY PLAN THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This isour 34th year in business. We closed our retail galleries and noware totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337,PADAH, and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additionsto long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors lookingfor trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for thatspecial person in your life or corporate gift for a special client. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Be sure to add us to your favorites list.Also take a look at the hundreds of other items we have in our eBay store. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongestguarantees available by any dealer. Weunconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, withouttime limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearlystating this guarantee. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties,taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Thesecharges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country'scustoms office to determine what these additional costs will be prior tobidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight(shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them foradditional shipping charges.
Price: 300 USD
Location: Nokomis, Florida
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