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Mentioned in 16 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 16 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
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Rick Prum
when he refers to Darwin's proposal in 1871.
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Do Beautiful Birds Have an Evolutionary Advantage?
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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
Mentioned by James Orr as a gift presented to Jordan Peterson.
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242. Solving The Problem Of Human Perception | Cambridge
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
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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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Nadia Idle
, about problematic masculinity and thinking about the future for men and a different kind of masculinity.
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ACFM Trip 54: The Future
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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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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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Tom Holland
in the context of his book "The Descent of Man."
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426. History's Greatest Monkeys
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Frank Turek
when discussing Darwin's views on race and the ranking of different races.
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Tender Hearts vs. the False Gospel of Progressive Christianity with Alisa Childers
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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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Bobby Conway
mentions Darwin wrote it, offering a naturalistic explanation for guilt.
What Are You Going to Do With Your Guilt? with Dr. Bobby Conway
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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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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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John Protevi
to explain one theory of altruism's development in humans.
John Protevi - Regimes of Violence
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Gary Arndt
as containing a quote that summarizes the Dunning-Kruger effect.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
in relation to Darwin's theory of natural selection and its implications for human society.
The Spirit of Community (Rabbi Sacks on Vayakhel, Covenant & Conversation)
Mentioned in the podcast's Christmas episode preview as a book that says something about our current moment.
The Intelligence: French fly, catch up

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