“It is no valid objection that science as yet throws no light on the far higher problem of the essence or origin of life. Who can explain gravity? No one now objects to following out the results consequent on this unknown element of attraction.”
Quote by Charles Darwin
Work
The Origin Of Species: 150th Anniversary Edition
This anniversary edition recognizes the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's seminal scientific treatise, which introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection. The original work, first published in 1859, presented evidence for the descent of all living things from common ancestors and proposed natural selection as the mechanism driving evolutionary change. Anniversary editions typically include supplementary materials such as scholarly introductions, historical context, illustrations, and commentary that illuminate the book's scientific significance and cultural impact. The work remains a landmark in scientific literature, representing a pivotal moment in the history of biology that fundamentally reshaped understanding of life's diversity and development. more
Author
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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“It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.”
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