Raises two points on CD’s view, in Descent [2: 229], on how aquatic birds acquire white plumage.
Also remarks on effect of will in certain human modifications,
on colour-blindness in his children,
and on ability to move his ears.
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Raises two points on CD’s view, in Descent [2: 229], on how aquatic birds acquire white plumage.
Also remarks on effect of will in certain human modifications,
on colour-blindness in his children,
and on ability to move his ears.
Gratified that CD approves his analysis of CD’s views of moral sense. Does not think there is a fundamental difference between J. S. Mill (Utilitarianism [1863], p. 45) and CD.
His view of those who object to CD’s "new doctrine of the moral sense".
Man’s spiritual life separates him from other animals.
Why are moths attracted, often fatally, to lights?
Thanks for copy of Descent.
Has had Hinrich Nitsche’s pointed ear photographed. Nitsche also has photographed the ear of a foetal orang. [See Descent 1: 21–3.]
On Hottentots’ blushing.
Gives case of a baboon’s revenge. [See Descent, 2d ed. (1874), p. 69.]
Comments on Descent.
Reports a case of protective coloration of bugs on Tilia
and observations on frogs fighting [see Descent, 2d ed., pp. 281, 350].
Encloses drawings of chicken feet.
Thanks BvC for the present of his book, Sittlichkeit und Darwinismus.