On Orthogenesis (Classic Reprint): And the Impotence of Natural Selection in Species Formation: And the Impotence of Natural Selection in Species Formation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore a bold alternative to Darwin’s ideas and learn how evolution can proceed by definite direction rather than chance.

This book presents orthogenesis as a guiding force in evolution, arguing that natural selection alone cannot explain how species originate or change. It outlines a set of laws the author says govern evolution and shows how these principles apply to living creatures, including butterflies.

In addition to theory, the work discusses how species form and how similar traits can emerge through development, not just selection. It challenges widely held views and offers a different lens for understanding the diversity of life.

• Understand the claims for definite, directed evolution and the role of organic growth.


• See how the author connects laws of transformation to real-world examples in butterflies.


• Learn why the author argues that selection is not the primary engine of transmutation.


• Explore how mimicry and species formation might arise from developmental tendencies.

Ideal for readers curious about alternative theories in evolutionary biology and the history of scientific debate.

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