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Darwin biographer Jim Moore discusses Charles Darwin's early life, his transition from beetle collector to naturalist, the enduring friendship with his cousin, and the influences that shaped his revolutionary theory of evolution. The podcast explores Darwin's mentors, his journey into science, and the intellectual shifts that led to his groundbreaking work.
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- Darwin's early life and education at Cambridge influenced his shift from religion to natural science.
- Darwin's concept of evolution by natural selection revolutionized biology and challenged traditional religious beliefs.
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Darwin's Early Life and Education at Cambridge
Darwin's early life was marked by a difficult childhood following his mother's death and strained relationship with his father. He attended a day school in Shrewsbury before entering Cambridge University. At Cambridge, in his first program called 'On the Origin of Charles Darwin,' he examined Darwin's early years, his time at Cambridge, and his ambition to become a priest. Despite Cambridge's ecclesiastical dominance, Darwin's experiences there laid the groundwork for his future intellectual developments.
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