The success of Playfair 's presentation can be judged by the fame and credit which have since been given to Hutton, who is now regarded as the first great British geologist.
Ang tagumpay ng Playfair 's pagtatanghal ay maaaring hinahatulan ng karangalan at credit na dahil sa ibinigay na Hutton, na ngayon ay regarded na ang unang dakilang British heologo.