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Charles Darwin (1809-1882) Publishes "On The Origin of Species"
On The Origin of Species had a major impact on both science and the philosophy of science. It was controversial at the time it was published, because it went against creationism, which was widely accepted at the time. Darwin, Charles, and Leonard Kebler. On the origin of species by means of natural selection, or, The preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life . London: J. Murray, 1859. -
The Huxley-Wilberforce Debate Takes Place at Oxford University
Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution was still rather controversial at this time. On 30 June 1860, scientist Thomas Huxley and a bishop named Samuel Wilberforce met at Oxford to debate the issue. Huxley believed in and was supportive of Darwin's theory. It is estimated that approximately one thousand people attend the debate, which surely got people to thinking about and discussing the theory of evolution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=237Hxe2nZP0 -
Charles Darwin (1809-1882) Publishes "The Variation of Plants And Animals Under Domestication"
Darwin studied many different types of animals and plants to gather information to support his theory of evolution. He wrote and published this book detailing his findings. He also outlined his theory of pangenesis, which was essentially his hypothesis of heredity. This work was generally accepted by most of the scientific community. Darwin, Charles. The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication. , 1868. -
Charles Darwin (1809-1882) Publishes "The Descent of Man"
In 1871, Darwin published The Descent of Man. This work postulated that humans shared a common, and relatively recent, ancestor with apes. In it Darwin also wrote about sexual selection and introduced the theory of survival of the fittest. Darwin, Charles, and John Murray. The Descent of Man: And Selection in Relation to Sex. London: John Murray, Albermarle Street, 1871.