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Mentioned in 14 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.

Mentioned by

Nicholas Humphrey

Iain McGilchrist

Morteza Hajizadeh

Peter J. Bowler

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Samir Okasha

when discussing Darwin's views on group selection and altruistic behavior.

281 | Samir Okasha on the Philosophy of Agency and Evolution

Mentioned by James Orr as a gift presented to Jordan Peterson.

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.

294. Eugenics: Flawed Thinking Behind Pushed Science | Alex Story

Mentioned by

Nicholas Humphrey

when referring to his work on the continuity of psychological factors.

EP 311 Nicholas Humphrey on the Invention of Consciousness

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

in relation to Darwin's theory of human evolution.

483. The Mysterious Case of the Ape Man

Mentioned by

Matt Ridley

in the discussion of sexual selection.

Bird Brains, Bird Sex, and All Kinds of Beauty (with Matt Ridley)

Mentioned by

Susan Cain

in relation to the strongest impulse in animals to react to the suffering of others.

Susan Cain on Bittersweet and the Happiness of Melancholy

Mentioned by

Rick Prum

when he refers to Darwin's proposal in 1871.

Do Beautiful Birds Have an Evolutionary Advantage?

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

Richard Prum

as Darwin's book on sexual selection.

136. The World’s Most Controversial Ornithologist

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

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

in the context of his book "The Descent of Man."

426. History's Greatest Monkeys

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

Janet Parshall

in discussion of Darwin's worldview.

Hour 1: Replacing Darwin

Mentioned by

John West

while discussing Darwin's impact on morality.

How Darwinism Has Corroded Western Culture

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

Peter J. Bowler

as Darwin's next big book on evolution and its implications.

Peter J. Bowler, "Evolution for the People: Shaping Popular Ideas from Darwin to the Present" (Cambridge 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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