The Origin Of Species: 150th Anniversary Edition
The book that shook the worldFirst time from Signet Classic
This is the book that revolutionized the natural sciences and every literary, philosophical and religious thinker who followed. Darwin's theory of evolution and the descent of man remains as controversial and influential today as when it was published over a century ago.
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A science classic
For anyone interested in the progress of science and civilisation, this book is one of the essential classics. Not only does it lay the foundations of modern biology, it is a rare example of how scientific writing should be done.
Darwin anticipated a strong reaction to his ideas and their implications, so he took great care to write his book with exemplary clarity and self discipline. With great humility, he presents the culmination of his life's work. He looks at the objections at each step, and treats them with respect and grace as he counters them. A respect that he never received from his opponents. He never claimed to have the full and final picture, but laid a solid foundation in the way Newton did for physics.
Even forgetting the brilliance of the central insight, as an example of a thorough, clear, and reasoned scientific thesis, it would be hard to find better.
This book is a living part of our history and heritage. It's importance to our future is incalculable, as it teaches us that we are all related to each other and to all life on Earth. What better reason to start treating all of our fellow creatures with a little more compassion.
Among the modern industrialized countries, there is generally little "controversy" about Darwin's ideas (there will still be a few Flat-Earthers anywhere). The general principles of evolution have been accepted for many decades by more than 90% of the population in most developed countries. Only in America is the idea still controversial on a significant scale. Perhaps this needs more focus in the education system.
You know what's an interesting fiction?
You know what's an even more interesting fiction? The Bible. I look at reviews to know about the quality of the product, not the ignorance of people. Please don't come here and give a bad review to this well-crafted presentation of a great book because you're so insecure, you call evolution a fictionalized story. I find it hilarious that people who point out the "lack of evidence" for evolution are always Christians who believe the Bible is the word of God! Wow.
An interesting fable
This book is a very interesting work of fiction. Its too bad that so many people take it seriously, though. Darwin had a great imagination, but with no scientific evidence to support it, its just a fable. I can't believe people are so gullible as to believe the things written in here. I'm judging it as a work of fiction. Its imaginative, but its lacking. One star.
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