In Our Time Darwin: On the Origin of Species
Jan 7, 2009
Melvyn Bragg and guests celebrate Darwin's legacy and the impact of 'On the Origin of Species'. They discuss Darwin's hesitant approach to evolution, the parallel theories of Darwin and Wallace, the global influence of Darwin's work, the Oxford Evolution Debate, and the ongoing debate between science and religion sparked by Darwin's book.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Darwin's Social Circles in London
01:56 • 3min
Darwin's Development of Evolutionary Theory
05:16 • 5min
Darwin and Wallace's Parallel Evolution Theories
10:24 • 16min
Exploring the Darwin Collection and First Editions of 'On the Origin of Species'
26:50 • 2min
Darwin's Global Impact and Museum Exhibits
28:48 • 4min
The Oxford Evolution Debate
32:31 • 4min
Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' Impact on Science & Religion Debate
36:54 • 5min