...differentiated, till they were brought by evolution to perfection in the quadrumana, or till they were gradually developed from the simple to the complex and from the homogeneous to the heterogeneous, — while the branch leading toward the horse had its fingers and toes gradually taken away by evolution,...

...from the uniorganism to the multiplication of parts, from the indefinite to the definite structure, from the simple to the complex, and from the homogeneous to the Jtcterogcneous, I quote from the great modern philosopher and definer of general laws — Herbert Spencer,...

...it not, on more than mere personal sensation ?" " Evolution tells me that behind its vast changes, from the simple to the complex and from the homogeneous to the heterogeneous, lurks at least a symbolic conception of some supreme consciousness. These rhythmic waves of development...

...it is by this means alone that we can trace out the origin and evolution of culture in the earjiest times. /The task before us is to follow by means of...to the association of ideas, and so on to broader generalizations. This development has to be considered under the two heads of culture and constitution,...

...the succession of ideas by which the minds of men in a primitive condition of culture have progressed from the simple to the complex, and from the homogeneous to the heterogeneous. Many ethnological museums exist in this country and elsewhere, and therefore, in claiming to have accomplished...

...complex kind, but such that they admit of producing a great variety of complications, thus passing from the simple to the complex and from the homogeneous to the heterogeneous. Every one will recall at this point the current formula of evolution, which claims to proceed from...

...that these factors operate in a way apparently so certain and well denned that there is a development from the simple to the complex, and from the homogeneous to the heterogeneous. This development scientists have agreed in calling " Evolution." Thus Evolution, from the scientific...

...Midla, in other parts of South Australia it is called Ngeweangko, and in King George's Sound Miro. earliest stages of culture the arts are far more stable...to the association of ideas, and so on to broader generalizations. This development has to be considered under the two heads of culture and constitution,...

...the macrocosm of humanity as in the microcosm of the individual'. Therefore, Herbert Spencer's dictum 'From the simple to the complex and from the homogeneous to the heterogeneous', seemed to be an established principle in the cosmic, organic, human and religious orders. 2) Starting...

...the succession of ideas by which the minds of men in a primitive condition of culture have progressed from the simple to the complex, and from the homogeneous to the heterogeneous." His favorite example of evolutionary development was the boomerang; in his cases he laid out Australian...