The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex - Vol. I. - Darwin, Charles
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Twelve years after the revolutionary publication of On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin finally turned his formidable scientific method to the most controversial creature of all: man. In the first volume of this groundbreaking work, Darwin directly addresses three fundamental questions he had previously avoided: whether man is descended from some pre-existing form, the manner of his development, and the value of the differences between the so-called races of man. Drawing on extensive evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, and the physical and mental traits shared with the lower…mehr

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Twelve years after the revolutionary publication of On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin finally turned his formidable scientific method to the most controversial creature of all: man. In the first volume of this groundbreaking work, Darwin directly addresses three fundamental questions he had previously avoided: whether man is descended from some pre-existing form, the manner of his development, and the value of the differences between the so-called races of man. Drawing on extensive evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, and the physical and mental traits shared with the lower animals, Darwin forcefully argues that humans, like all other species, are the product of an unbroken evolutionary chain. He examines how our intellectual and moral faculties, often held up as proof of a divine and unique origin, have in fact evolved through natural and social instincts. This volume sets the stage for a comprehensive and often challenging examination of humanity's place in the natural world. It is a defining text that cemented the idea of human evolution and remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of modern evolutionary thought.
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Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) was born in Shropshire, England. His first text chronicling his five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle, which included his notable visit to the Galapagos Islands, earned him success as an author in 1839. His observations from the Galapagos, alongside an interest in natural history from an early age and studies over the consequent years, informed the development of his biological theories, culminating the ground-breaking text 'On the Origin of Species' for which he is best known.