Through Nature to God

Through Nature to God by John Fiske invites listeners on a lucid, late-Victorian journey that seeks harmony between evolutionary science and religious belief. Fiske—philosopher, historian, and friend of Thomas H. Huxley—assembles three essays that probe the Mystery of Evil, outline the Cosmic Roots of Love and Self-Sacrifice, and defend a natural theology grounded in the Darwinian world-view. Combining clear philosophical prose with the scientific debates of the 1890s, Fiske revisits themes from his earlier works—The Idea of God and The Destiny of Man—while offering a distinctive evolutionary insight: the role of prolonged infancy in shaping human altruism and moral development. He responds to contemporary critics, addresses the ethical implications of the “cosmic process,” and reframes love and self-sacrifice as emergent properties of nature rather than mere supernatural gifts. Perfect for listeners of philosophy, religious studies, intellectual history, and science-and-faith dialogue, this audiobook illuminates a pivotal moment when evolutionary theory met moral theology. Tune in for a thoughtful, accessible exploration of how nature can point toward meaning and moral life.