Institute
of Human Origins, Dr. William H.
Kimbel, President: “… a profound contribution
to the fundamental definition of humankind in relation to the broader
universe... unifies the fragmented Western scientific disciplines… implications
of great depth and breadth for the future course of human actions… too
important to ignore.”
Astronomy and Physics, Dr. Marc Davis: “… a forward looking moral framework… an
important contribution to society…”
Paleontology, Dr. Carole S. Hickman: “… an extraordinary intellectual
undertaking… unique… intellectually and aesthetically stimulating… a bold and
eclectic piece of scholarship… exceptional… a delight… optimism, concern and
compassion for humanity…”
Botany, Dr. Herbert G. Baker: “…
extremely interesting… an important contribution towards understanding
cosmology.”
Paleontology, Dr. Donald E. Savage: “… powerful… erudite...”
Zoology, Dr. Richard C. Strohman: “…
original… a thoroughly logical system… might indeed fill a large gap in the way
we think...”
Biology, Dr. Richard W. Holms: “… a
remarkably broad perspective… great depth... truly deserves the name OMNI-SCIENCE…”
Geology, Dr. W.R. Evitt: “… sincerity,
imagination, intellectualism and scholarship… an immensely logical construct…
meticulously thought out… majestic in scope yet intrinsically simple, satisfying
and optimistic… should have a very broad appeal… these are important ideas with
great potential for lessening the conflicts in a troubled world…”
Sociology, Dr. Alex Inkeles: “… impress me
not only with the quality of his presentation, but also the quality of his
thinking… authoritative… exceptionally comprehensive…”
Philosophy, Dr. John Dupre: “… extremely intriguing and provocative… incomparably more
edifying than the vast majority of such attempts…”
Anthropology, Dr. John W. Rick: “… very thought provoking… clearly deserves extensive discussion…
a serious, well-founded vision…”
Physics, Dr. Leonard Susskind: “… I
found myself stimulated, educated… worth listening to, even for those of us who
are not of the same philosophical bent…”
Philosophy, Dr. John Bogart: “… compelling… have moral import…”
Applied Physics and Astrophysics, Dr. Vahe Petrosian: “…
elaborate… clearly well thought out and researched… fascinating… a very
ambitious task… a beautiful synthesis… captivating… should be of interest not
only to experts but to all thinking people of the world…”
Biology, Dr. Dennis Todd: “… a new
theoretical framework… breadth of knowledge… seriousness of intellectual
pursuit… keenness of insight... meaningful and coherent… masterly and
cogent...”
Geology, Dr. Greg Retallack: “…
fascinating and thought provoking… superior to those already available… Anthony
Marr is a hard-headed thinker in the best scientific tradition. He deserves serious attention.”
Biology, Dr. Stanton A. Cook: “… a novel
way of diagramming… a methodical and visual approach… a well developed
message…”
Ecology, Dr. John Burket: “… instilled
in me the kind of wondered awe that arises when previously nebulous thoughts,
ideas and feelings suddenly crystallized into a framework of order… the germ of
a new worldview… the clarity and logical order of this system gives an
immediate sense of recognition of ones place in the scheme of existence… one
can see from this philosophy how the future of our planet can be seen in terms
of undeniable purpose and hope, a state of mind so lacking in these times… an
idea whose time has come.”
Ecology, Sociobiology, Dr. Gordon H.
Orians: “… deep thinking and widely
read… thorough and accurate… a futuristic perspective, offering hope at a time
when so many of us feel a deep sense of despair...”
Medicine, Biomedical History, Dr. Keith
R. Benson: “… creative, highly
synthetic, scientifically sound and eclectic… extremely comprehensive…
compelling…”
Geology, Dr. Stephen C. Porter: “…
enlightening… a keen sense of scholarship… thought provoking… original…
engaging....”
Astronomy, Dr. Woodruff T. Sullivan III:
“… gives promise to lead to further insight…”
Geology and Oceanography, Dr. R.L. Chase: “…a brave attempt to give us a new,
science-based philosophy, with the aim of giving humankind a common purpose…
stimulating...”
Biology, Dr. Ian McTaggart-Cowan: “…
seriousness of purpose… intellectual capacity… forthright… thoughtful...
important… unusually talented and discipline… dedicated...”
Evolutionary Biology, Dr. G.G.E. Scudder: “… logical and thorough… original and well
founded… clearly dedicated and talented…”
Biology, Dr. Lee Gass: “… seriousness of
purpose… strength of commitment… intellectual solidity and honesty… a degree of
intellectual discipline that is rare even among professional scholars… I have
no doubt that he has dedicated his life to this project…”
Astronomy and Geophysics, Dr. T.K. Menon: “… highly impressed… no question in my mind
about the need to have his ideas widely discussed...”
Physical Anthropology, Dr. Braxton M. Alfred: “… Anthony Marr’s effort is in the tradition
of 19th Century scholarship, but is based solidly on 20th
Century science. There is simply no
modern parallel for his accomplishment… extraordinarily ambitious… truly a
grand scheme… He speaks with the power
and confidence of one who totally commands the material… in every way superior
to any of the Ph.D. degrees this department has awarded in the twenty years of
my appointment… characterized by careful, thoughtful attention and rigorous
development. I recommend it, and him,
without qualification.”