#6014
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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.
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 by 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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Susan Cain in relation to the strongest impulse in animals to react to the suffering of others.
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
Mentioned by 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
Mentioned by the host in a discussion about how scientists acknowledge their own ignorance and the limitations of scientific knowledge.
Tabish Khair, "Literature Against Fundamentalism" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Mentioned by Morteza Hajizadeh in relation to acknowledging potential inaccuracies in scientific works.
Tabish Khair, "Literature Against Fundamentalism" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Mentioned by 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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Michel Rochon as containing Charles Darwin’s early thoughts on the role of music in evolution.
Michel Rochon as containing Charles Darwin’s early thoughts on the role of music in evolution.
Choc émotionnel, cerveau et musique et Alfred Wegener
Mentioned by Elliot Sober as the book where Darwin discusses human morality and warfare evolving by group selection.
What are Units or Levels of Selection?
Mentioned by Thomas Jones as the author of the book where he wrote at length about animals and emotions.
Big Ideas at Bedtime: Animal Minds
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
