Luck, or Cunning, as the Main Means of Organic Modification

In "Luck, or Cunning, as the Main Means of Organic Modification," Samuel Butler examines the intricate interplay between chance and design in the evolution of species. Written in Butler's characteristic satirical style, the book critiques the deterministic views of Darwinian evolution, positing that both luck and cunning play pivotal roles in the modification of organic life. The text carefully na...