History Extra podcast The Huxleys: how one family shaped our view of nature
Oct 5, 2023
Thomas Henry Huxley and his grandson Julian shaped our view of nature. They championed evolutionary theory, struggled with mental health, and influenced changing ideas about science. The Huxley family's remarkable contributions and connections, including Aldous Huxley and involvement in eugenics, are explored. Their agnosticism and interest in religion impacted the natural sciences. Discover how their work on evolution and fossil hunters led to widespread acceptance of the theory and changed concepts of time and the Earth's age.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Huxleys: Evolution, Communication, and Mental Health
03:18 • 11min
The Huxley Family: Extraordinary Scientists and Writers
13:59 • 13min
The Huxley Family: Agnosticism and Changing Ideas about the Natural Sciences
26:36 • 2min
The Influence of the Huxley Family on Our View of Nature and Evolution
28:13 • 4min