The Autobiography of Charles Darwin - Softcover

Darwin, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 154125127X ISBN 13: 9781541251274

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Charles Darwin was one of the most influential scientists in the history of the world. Darwin established through his theory of evolution that all species have descended over time from common ancestors. Darwin also contributed heavily to natural selection and his book The Origin of Species is regarded as one of the most important and famous works of scientific literature. The Autobiography of Charles Darwin was published in 1887, five years after his death. The book, which was edited by his son, provides great insight into the life and works of the legendary scientist.

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From the Publisher

Those who read this reissue of Charles Darwin's AUTOBIOGRAPHY (1876), first published in 1887, will surely benefit from this great naturalist's own recollections of the development of his scientific theory of organic evolution. Furthermore, the included letters, edited by his son Francis Darwin, offer salient insights into the personal life and scientific research of this famous Victorian geobiologist. Within these pages, one reads about Darwin's fortuitous global voyage on the HMS Beagle and subsequent productive life at Down House (despite chronic illness). Five chapters focus on the preparation, publication, and critical reviews of ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES (1859), the naturalist's major contribution to evolutionary thought.

Unfortunately, his wife, Emma Wedgwood Darwin, had deleted the references to God and Christianity from the posthumously published AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Not until 1958 did an unexpurgated version of this work appear in print!

Fortunately, Chapter 3 does include some of Darwin's final ideas on religion and theology. It is clear that this evolutionist was always an agnostic reticent to express or publish his thoughts on religion and theology. Even so, his personal beliefs neither verify nor falsify the evolved claims of religionists and theologians. It suffices that Darwin's theory of evolution is atheistic, both in principle and intent.

About the Author

Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882) is known for his theory of evolution by natural selection. Born in Shrewsbury to a sophisticated English family, he attended the University of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge. In 1831, Darwin took a voyage aboard the English survey ship HMS Beagle as a naturalist on a scientific expedition. Darwin is most famous for hisOn the Origin of Species (1859). He also published The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex (1871).

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 154125127X
• ISBN 13: 9781541251274
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36