--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Which is one reason that by the end of…" description: "\"“Which is one reason that by the end of the 1860s, Wallace had become a spiritualist. Like Gray, he too found it impossible to accept Darwin’s purely m..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/313/randall-fuller-76075_creation_which-is-one-reason-that-by-the-end-of-t_2307646.jpg" --- # Which is one reason that by the end of the 1860s, Wallace… ![“Which is one reason that by the end of the 1860s, Wallace had become a spiritualist. Like Gray, he too found it impossible to accept Darwin’s purely materialist explanation of the universe. It failed, in his opinion, to account for at least three miraculous events in history: the creation of life…” quote by Randall Fuller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/313/randall-fuller-76075_creation_which-is-one-reason-that-by-the-end-of-t_2307646.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/313/randall-fuller-76075_creation_which-is-one-reason-that-by-the-end-of-t_2307646.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/313/randall-fuller-76075_creation_which-is-one-reason-that-by-the-end-of-t_2307646.jpg) > ““Which is one reason that by the end of the 1860s, Wallace had become a spiritualist. Like Gray, he too found it impossible to accept Darwin’s purely materialist explanation of the universe. It failed, in his opinion, to account for at least three miraculous events in history: the creation of life from inorganic matter, the birth of consciousness in higher animals, and the appearance of moral faculties in humans.”” Randall Fuller ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Wallace turned to spiritualism because materialist science couldn't explain life's origins, animal consciousness, or human morality. **In simple terms:** Wallace sought spiritual answers for big mysteries. Key Takeaway Consider both scientific and philosophical explanations. Themes science vs. spirituality philosophy history Mood inquisitive skeptical Type analytic philosophical When to use this quote - academic debate - personal belief - ethical discussions Key Concepts materialism spiritualism consciousness Questions to Reflect On - What evidence would convince you? - Can science ever fully explain morality? 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