バックランドの地質学と自然神学
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概要
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Scientific geology began in England early in the nineteenth century. Its leader was William Buckland. He imported the historical geology of Continental Europe into England. Historical geology was founded by Werner (a German) and Cuvier (a French), and developed largely by English geologists in the second quarter of the nineteenth century. English geology in the nineteenth century was based on natural theology. This was not the same as biblical geology, which interpreted literally the Mosaic story of Genesis. Buckland was not constrained by the Mosaic story. His geology was strictly scientific. In many works on the history of geology, however, Buckland's geology has been depicted as unscientific and religious. In this article, we analyze Buckland's main works and show his scientific method of geology. We also consider the positive role of natural theology in his geology.
- 桃山学院大学の論文
- 1994-01-30