

#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.
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
























Mentioned in 12 episodes
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

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

Samir Okasha

83 snips
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.

42 snips
294. Eugenics: Flawed Thinking Behind Pushed Science | Alex Story
Mentioned by James Orr as a gift presented to Jordan Peterson.

42 snips
242. Solving The Problem Of Human Perception | Cambridge
Mentioned by 

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


Nicholas Humphrey

38 snips
EP 311 Nicholas Humphrey on the Invention of Consciousness
Mentioned by 

in relation to Darwin's theory of human evolution.


Tom Holland

32 snips
483. The Mysterious Case of the Ape Man
Mentioned by 

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


Susan Cain

29 snips
Susan Cain on Bittersweet and the Happiness of Melancholy
Mentioned by 

in the discussion of sexual selection.


Matt Ridley

26 snips
Bird Brains, Bird Sex, and All Kinds of Beauty (with Matt Ridley)
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as the author of the book where he wrote at length about animals and emotions.

Thomas Jones

11 snips
Big Ideas at Bedtime: Animal Minds
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as Darwin's book on sexual selection.

Richard Prum

136. The World’s Most Controversial Ornithologist
Mentioned by 

as a source of brilliant and puzzled reflections about beauty and evolution.


Iain McGilchrist

On the Way #23: What if Everything is Conscious? | Dr. Iain McGilchrist Explains
Mentioned by 

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


Tom Holland

426. History's Greatest Monkeys
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

in the context of Darwin's book on eugenics being translated to Japanese.

Kevin Swanson

Six Causes for World War I and II - History Lesson: How to Start a World War
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

when discussing the controversies surrounding the publication of Darwin's book.

Morteza Hajizadeh

Peter J. Bowler, "Evolution for the People: Shaping Popular Ideas from Darwin to the Present" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

in relation to the book "The Origin of Species"

Steve Deace

THE GREAT RETCON: Don't Let These Covidiots Trick You | Guest: R. Davis Younts | 2/18/25
Mentioned by 

as the second book from Darwin about the view of atheism.


Janet Parshall

Hour 1: Beyond Evolution
Mentioned by 

as containing Charles Darwin’s early thoughts on the role of music in evolution.


Michel Rochon

Choc émotionnel, cerveau et musique et Alfred Wegener
Mentioned by 

as one of his great books.


Richard Dawkins

#174 — Life & Mind
Mentioned by 

as the book in which Darwin discusses music's role in evolution.


Michel Rochon

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
Mentioned by 

while discussing Darwin's impact on morality.


John West

How Darwinism Has Corroded Western Culture