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Charles Darwin is one of the world’s philosophers that contributed to the philosophy of science. His notable works is the theory of evolution by natural selection which was addressed within the book titled Origin of Species.
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On February 1832, Charles Darwin embarked on a voyage on the HMS Beagle to survey and chart the coastline of South America to create updated map of the region. (Desmond, 1999)
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He returned to England in September 1836 where his work continued. The studies of his samples and notes from the trip of the South American coastline led to groundbreaking scientific discoveries (Desmond, 1999). -
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Charles Darwin returned to England in 1836 where his work continued. The studies of his samples and notes from the trip of the South American coastline led to groundbreaking scientific discoveries. In 1859, Darwin published his finding and thoughts about evolution and natural selection in the book titled On the Origin of Species.
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The Origin of Species introduced a new way of thinking that changed people’s understanding of the world and religious beliefs. The Origin of Species provided the theory that populations evolve throughout multiple generations through the process of natural selection. It led to the mechanics of “Social Darwinism”. Charles Darwin’s publication of the Origin of Species was highly controversial yet enlightening to the philosophy of science (Desmond, 1999). -
The British Scientific Award is the most prestigious scientific award in the United Kingdom, given annually by the Royal Society of London " for outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science. The award was presented to Charles Darwin for his contributions towards important researches in geology, zoology, and botanical physiology (Desmond, 1999). -
Charles Darwin and the Origin of Species provided many answers regarding the uncertainty of the earth from huge fossil collection that had been discovered, and Darwinism is currently the dominant viewpoint on evolution. However, there are still questions in man's understanding of evolution, and left religious and scientific thinkers uncertain of the truth regarding our origins.
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Charles Darwin is one of the world’s philosophers that contributed to the philosophy of science. His notable works is the theory of evolution by natural selection which was addressed within the book titled Origin of Species. The theory of evolution by natural selection changed how the people viewed the world’s origins. It was believed that carbon-based organisms were developed by a higher deity before the theory of evolution was broadcasted... (Baldwin, 1909)
