Historic Humanist Series

British biologist and author, born in London. He achieved renown both as a scientist and for his ability to make scientific concepts clear to the public. Huxley was one of the most visible scientists of the mid-20th century, popular as a radio and television panelist and as a lecturer. He was particularly interested in concepts of evolution and growth, dealing with them in light of the philosophic problems generated by contemporary scientific developments.

--Encarta Concise Encyclopedia

This earth is one of the rare spots in the cosmos where mind has flowered. Man is a product of nearly three billion years of evolution, in whose person the evolutionary process has at last become concious of itself and its possibilities. Whether he likes it or not, he is responsible for the whole further evolution of our planet."

--Julian Huxley