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“May we not suspect that the vague but very real fears of children, which are quite independent of experience, are the inherited effects of real dangers and abject superstitions during ancient savage times?”

Quote by Charles Darwin

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Charles Darwin: An Anthology

Charles Darwin: An Anthology gathers selected writings of the renowned naturalist Charles Darwin, including his seminal works on evolution and natural selection. The collection offers insights into Darwin's scientific methodology and his impact on the fields of biology and philosophy. 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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