Online Seminar Series: The Descent of Man / Darwin
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Online Seminar SeriesThe Descent of Man by Charles Darwin
Preface, Introduction, and Chapter OneSaturday, April 22, 2023In 1871 Charles Darwin published The Descent of Man, which applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection, a form of biological adaptation distinct from, yet interconnected with, natural selection. The reception was mixed, with some concern that “this book would unsettle our half-educated classes and people will begin doing as they pleased, breaking laws and customs…” The text discusses many issues, including evolutionary psychology, evolutionary ethics, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society. We invite you to join us as we discuss this entire text, with readings about one month apart.April 22 Reading:The Descent of Man by Darwin - Preface, Introduction, Part One - Chapter One - The Evidence of the Descent of Man from some Lower Form - pages 1-43Penguin Classics Reprint Edition
(June 2004) - ISBN 978-0140436310Schedule:12:00-2:00 PM PDTTutor:Andy GilmanLocation:Online. Register to receive the link.