also that this speculative theory belonged originally to Lamarck and that the differences between the two men's work was negligible. to establish a character for subtlety and skill, in drawing large conclusions on this subject from slender premises, the first requisite is, ignorance of what other speculators have attempted before us in the same field: and the second is, a firm confidence in our own special theory. Neither of these requisites can be considered wanting in those who are engaged in the task of reproducing Lamarck’s theory of organic life, either as altogether new, or with but a tattered threadbare cloak, thrown over its original nakedness. Theistic evolution Haughton's work on animal mechanics led him to believe that the structure of species was designed by an intelligent creator. In his book Animal Mechanics (1873, page 238) he commented that the "Framer of the Universe" had designed all muscles so they could perform the maximum work possible under given external conditions. In the preface to his book he was open to the possibility of "teleological evolution". Evolution was governed by a "Divine mind" and nothing was left to chance. Publications Manual of Geology (1865) Principles of Animal Mechanics (1873) Six Lectures on Physical Geography (1880) In conjunction with his friend, Joseph Allen Galbraith, he issued a series of Manuals of Mathematical and Physical Science. References Thomson,L. (2004). The campaign for Admission.In Parkes,S. M. (ed.) A Danger to the Men? A History of Women in Trinity College Dublin 1904-2004.Lilliput Press, Dublin 19-54. External links 1821 births 1897 deaths People from County Carlow Irish geologists Irish zoologists Irish mathematicians Irish Unitarians Irish temperance activists Fellows of the Royal Society Presidents of the Royal Irish Academy Theistic evolutionists