ABSTRACT

First published in 1961, this book explains the main trends and problems in modern biological thought, at that time. It was based on lectures presented at the University College of the West Indies, Jamaica, in 1960 to members from different faculties and is therefore an accessible guide for all to the subject.

chapter 1|14 pages

The Natural Philosophy of Life

chapter 2|28 pages

Innate Potentialities

chapter 3|19 pages

Development

chapter 4|27 pages

Evolution

chapter 5|27 pages

Biology and Man