Theory of the Earth
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Theory of the Earth is James Hutton’s foundational geological work that introduced the concept of deep geological time and laid the groundwork for modern geology.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| James Hutton's writings on the Theory of the Earth | 1 |
| Theory of the Earth canonical | 1 |
| theory of the Earth | 1 |
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Target entity: Theory of the Earth Context triple: [James Hutton, notableWork, Theory of the Earth]
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Principles of Geology
Principles of Geology is Charles Lyell’s landmark 19th-century work that popularized uniformitarianism and fundamentally shaped modern geological science and Charles Darwin’s thinking on Earth’s history.
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The Elements of Geology
The Elements of Geology is a foundational 19th-century textbook by Charles Lyell that helped establish modern geological science and popularize uniformitarian principles.
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The Origin of the World
The Origin of the World is an 1866 realist oil painting by Gustave Courbet that provocatively depicts a close-up view of a woman's genitals, challenging 19th-century artistic and social conventions.
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The Zetetic
The Zetetic was the original title of the magazine now known as Skeptical Inquirer, an early publication devoted to critical examination of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.
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Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology
"Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology" is a 19th-century work by William Whewell that explores how discoveries in astronomy and physics support and illuminate arguments for the existence and attributes of God.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Theory of the Earth Target entity description: Theory of the Earth is James Hutton’s foundational geological work that introduced the concept of deep geological time and laid the groundwork for modern geology.
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A.
Principles of Geology
Principles of Geology is Charles Lyell’s landmark 19th-century work that popularized uniformitarianism and fundamentally shaped modern geological science and Charles Darwin’s thinking on Earth’s history.
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B.
The Elements of Geology
The Elements of Geology is a foundational 19th-century textbook by Charles Lyell that helped establish modern geological science and popularize uniformitarian principles.
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C.
The Origin of the World
The Origin of the World is an 1866 realist oil painting by Gustave Courbet that provocatively depicts a close-up view of a woman's genitals, challenging 19th-century artistic and social conventions.
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D.
The Zetetic
The Zetetic was the original title of the magazine now known as Skeptical Inquirer, an early publication devoted to critical examination of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.
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E.
Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology
"Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology" is a 19th-century work by William Whewell that explores how discoveries in astronomy and physics support and illuminate arguments for the existence and attributes of God.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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scientific work ⓘ |
| arguesAgainst | catastrophism as the primary explanation of Earth’s features ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Scottish Enlightenment ⓘ |
| author | James Hutton ⓘ |
| citedAs | origin of the concept of deep time in geology ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
acceptance of deep time in science
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development of stratigraphy ⓘ rejection of strictly biblical chronology for Earth’s age ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Scotland ⓘ |
| describes |
processes of erosion
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processes of rock consolidation ⓘ processes of sedimentation ⓘ processes of uplift ⓘ volcanic activity as part of Earth’s internal dynamics ⓘ |
| discipline | natural philosophy ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
cyclical nature of erosion and deposition
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slow, gradual geological processes ⓘ |
| field |
Earth science
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historical geology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
erosion of landmasses
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formation of sedimentary rocks ⓘ rock cycle ⓘ uplift of strata ⓘ |
| genre | scientific treatise ⓘ |
| hasKeyIdea |
Earth’s surface is continually renewed by natural processes
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internal heat of Earth drives geological change ⓘ unconformities as evidence of long geological intervals ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
Age of Enlightenment
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surface form:
Enlightenment
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| impact | foundation of uniformitarian school in geology ⓘ |
| influenced |
Charles Lyell
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Principles of Geology ⓘ |
| introducedConcept |
deep geological time
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uniformitarianism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject | geology ⓘ |
| opposes | literal interpretation of a young Earth ⓘ |
| philosophicalStance | naturalistic explanation of Earth’s history ⓘ |
| proposes | Earth has no discernible beginning or end in geological processes ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | foundational text in geology ⓘ |
| states | present is the key to the past in geology ⓘ |
| theoreticalBasisFor | modern geology ⓘ |
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