"Origin of man now proved. -- Metaphysics must flourish. - he who understands baboon would do more toward Metaphysics than Locke." - Darwin, Notebook M, August 16, 1838
Why did Darwin mention Locke in connection with metaphysics? What does Locke have to do with metaphysics? :)
CarolinaGuitarman: "Why did Darwin mention Locke in connection with metaphysics? What does Locke have to do with metaphysics? :)"
Ahhhhh ... probably because he knew that metaphysics was one of Locke's main interests. Duh: