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The Descent of Man

Charles Darwin's 'The Descent of Man' delves into the evolutionary origins of human behavior, physiology, and intellect, drawing comparisons with other primates. The book is a comprehensive examination of the natural selection process and its impact on human development. more

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Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, is renowned as the founder of evolutionary biology. Born on February 12, 1809, in England, he passed away on April 19, 1882. Darwin is best known for his research on the theory of evolution, which proposed that species evolve through natural selection and survival of the fittest. more

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Book:The Analogy of Religion: Natural and Revealed, to the Constitution and Course of Nature. To which are Added, Two Brief Dissertations: I. On Personal Identity. II. On the Nature of Virtue. Together with a Charge Delivered to the Clergy of the Diocese of Durham, ... in the Year MDCCLI. By Joseph Butler, ... A New Edition, Corrected. With a Preface, ... by Samuel Halifax, ...
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