“Each organic being is striving to increase in a geometrical ratio . . . each at some period of its life, during some season of the year, during each generation or at intervals, has to struggle for life and to suffer great destruction . . . The vigorous, the healthy, and the happy survive and multiply.”
Quote by Charles Darwin
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The Origin of Species and The Voyage of the 'Beagle': Introduction by Richard Dawkins
In this book, readers are introduced to Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work on the theory of evolution by natural selection. 'The Origin of Species' presents Darwin's ideas on how species evolve over time, while 'The Voyage of the 'Beagle' details his experiences during the five-year journey that inspired his scientific insights. Richard Dawkins' introduction provides contemporary context and commentary on these classic texts. more
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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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