Process and Providence: The Evolution Question at Princeton, 1845-1929
An examination of Princeton University's engagement with evolutionary theory and its implications for science, religion, and education from 1845 to 1929.
About This Book
This book examines the intellectual and institutional responses at Princeton University to the rise of evolutionary theory during a formative period in American higher education.
It explores the interplay between religious thought, scientific developments, and academic policy from the mid-nineteenth century through the early twentieth century.
The study draws on archival sources to trace debates among faculty, administrators, and theologians as they navigated new scientific ideas.
Attention is given to how Princeton shaped and was shaped by broader cultural discussions on science and faith during this era.
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