#2077
Mentioned in 12 episodes

The descent of man

Book • 1871
In 'The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex', Darwin extends his theory of evolution to humans, discussing how humans evolved from pre-existing forms and the role of sexual selection in this process.

The book compares human physical and psychological characteristics to those of other animals, arguing that humans and other species share a common ancestry.

It also explores the differences between human races and sexes, and the evolutionary basis of human behaviors and moral qualities.

The work challenges the idea of special creation and argues for the continuity between humans and other animals in both anatomy and mental faculties.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

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Samir Okasha
when discussing Darwin's views on group selection and altruistic behavior.
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281 | Samir Okasha on the Philosophy of Agency and Evolution
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson in relation to the concept of eugenics and its misinterpretations of Darwin's theory.
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294. Eugenics: Flawed Thinking Behind Pushed Science | Alex Story
Mentioned by James Orr as a gift presented to Jordan Peterson.
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242. Solving The Problem Of Human Perception | Cambridge
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Nicholas Humphrey
when referring to his work on the continuity of psychological factors.
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EP 311 Nicholas Humphrey on the Invention of Consciousness
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Tom Holland
in relation to Darwin's theory of human evolution.
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483. The Mysterious Case of the Ape Man
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Susan Cain
in relation to the strongest impulse in animals to react to the suffering of others.
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Susan Cain on Bittersweet and the Happiness of Melancholy
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Matt Ridley
in the discussion of sexual selection.
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Bird Brains, Bird Sex, and All Kinds of Beauty (with Matt Ridley)
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Thomas Jones
as the author of the book where he wrote at length about animals and emotions.
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Big Ideas at Bedtime: Animal Minds
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Richard Prum
as Darwin's book on sexual selection.
136. The World’s Most Controversial Ornithologist
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Iain McGilchrist
as a source of brilliant and puzzled reflections about beauty and evolution.
On the Way #23: What if Everything is Conscious? | Dr. Iain McGilchrist Explains
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Tom Holland
in the context of his book "The Descent of Man."
426. History's Greatest Monkeys
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Kevin Swanson
in the context of Darwin's book on eugenics being translated to Japanese.
Six Causes for World War I and II - History Lesson: How to Start a World War
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Morteza Hajizadeh
when discussing the controversies surrounding the publication of Darwin's book.
Peter J. Bowler, "Evolution for the People: Shaping Popular Ideas from Darwin to the Present" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Steve Deace
in relation to the book "The Origin of Species"
THE GREAT RETCON: Don't Let These Covidiots Trick You | Guest: R. Davis Younts | 2/18/25
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Janet Parshall
as the second book from Darwin about the view of atheism.
Hour 1: Beyond Evolution
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Michel Rochon
as containing Charles Darwin’s early thoughts on the role of music in evolution.
Choc émotionnel, cerveau et musique et Alfred Wegener
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Richard Dawkins
as one of his great books.
#174 — Life & Mind
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Michel Rochon
as the book in which Darwin discusses music's role in evolution.
Cerveau et musique : qui influence qui ?
Mentioned by Michael Cremo in the context of how his theory of evolution needed more time than 5,000 10,000 or years.
The Illusion of Self... and Why Humans May Have Always Been on Earth | #60 Michael Cremo
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John West
while discussing Darwin's impact on morality.
How Darwinism Has Corroded Western Culture

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