"The past history of our globe must be explained by what can be seen to be happening now. No powers are to be employed that are not natural to the globe, no action to be admitted except those of which we know the principle."
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James Hutton (1726-1797) was a pioneering Scottish geologist, often regarded as the father of modern geology. His groundbreaking theory of uniformitarianism proposed that the Earth’s features were shaped by continuous and observable processes, challenging the prevailing cataclysmic ideas of his time. Born in Edinburgh, Hutton was also a philosopher and farmer, whose keen observations of the natural world fueled his scientific inquiries. His legacy endures through his influence on geology, laying the foundation for future advancements in understanding our planet's history.
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