A discussion of Darwinism
The theories of Charles Darwin on natural selection first published in 1859. Although his theory of the scientific community had already submitted in July last year. Knowledge of the work of Alfred Russel Wallace, British naturalist and contemporary of Darwin, who had come to very similar conclusions about the evolution of organisms by natural selection, Darwin presented a joint paper on this subject, in collaboration withWallace at the Linnean Society of London. The two naturalists were differences, for example, Wallace believed that the environment was an important role in the formation of Darwin's natural selection, and focused more on the competition between species and between individuals of this species, as the driving force of natural selection.
The 'Origin of Species ", or give the book its full title" The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of favoredRaces in the Struggle for Life, "the Victorians were never particularly well as a short, just read Dickens, for example;. Caused a sensation when he published Darwin's theories of how species evolve and change, which creates a new species storm of controversy this storm. slightly decreased since then. but the ideas and concepts expressed so eloquently in the 1859 publication has become a cornerstone of scientific thought. His observations and studies on the relationship betweenspecies (existing) and fossil (extinct animals and plants), has led to the hypothesis that the species has developed through a process, this process will be called at a later date was natural selection.
The Voyage of the Beagle
And 'interesting to speculate whether Darwin would have got the same result if he had not had the opportunity to perform the survey expedition of Captain Robert Fitz Roy and join sail on the Beagle to distant lands. Without a visit toGalapagos, the opportunity to study the fauna of South America or to observe the lands of Tahiti, Australia and New Zealand, he had thought his theories? E 'likely that some other Victorian naturalists would be a theory in the context of the diversity of life and the struggle to survive and reproduce in the highly competitive world of nature is postulated. Perhaps the 2023 AD, it would be special events and celebrations for the 200th anniversary since the birth of Alfred Russel Wallace Brandcertainly the history of the Galapagos and our perception of the archipelago would be very different.
In the fall of 1831, HMS Beagle sailed from England for the production of the coast of South America, walk around to map the coast and around the world about the colony of Australia. Along with many British ships of the period of investigation was the intention, a naturalist, someone who is a natural phenomenon was observed along the path and help address the scientific mission. For the youngCaptain Fitz Roy, there was another, perhaps more pressing reason why a gentleman naturalist to accompany the vessel on its long-planned trip of at least two years. The former commander of the Beagle had committed suicide in a previous scientific mission in America.
Captain Fitz Roy hope that the scientist would help the research, but also as a companion and friend, was acting in the long sea voyage. Darwin's time was just your degree in theology student to haveUniversity of Cambridge. However, their pastoral studies had enabled him to combine his work with his passion for the natural world. Darwin was recommended to the Voyage of the Beagle, and well connected, and from a wealthy family, Darwin was able to finance its place on the ship. He was not really an Admiralty staff.
Darwin Travel
Darwin on the Beagle departed in December 1831 he was returning to England after five years. Since 1837 it has been engaged in writing thehis extensive notes, and taking account of some strange things he had seen in the context of transmutation - explain the concept of popular with the scientific professions at the moment, as the type developed and changed. His work entitled "Journal of Researches", being the third and final volume of the official version of Captain Fitz Roy's shipment. This was in 1839 and over the years for printing, editions were published and made runs, Darwin refined hisIdeas and bold speculations on the origin of species. For example, the second edition, gives the full name ", review of studies on the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the Voyage of HMS Beagle around the world under the command of Captain Fitz Roy RN" - see I told Victoria could not concise contains references to some of Darwin's claims about the natural world.
Although we can now, these early works with a certain contributionIn retrospect, knowing what will then be printed in the name of Charles Darwin, the reader can follow some of the thoughts and considerations that led him to his work later in 1859, Send.
In the second edition, which is about 460 pages, his work on the flora and fauna of the Galapagos won less than 30 pages, but Darwin's account of his stay on the islands and from his observations of other adventures, the seeds of his great ideas see, have theirto start.
Recommended Reading
As a book in itself, gives an idea of the voyage of the Beagle Darwin influenced his theory. It is the scene for what thirty years, when he published his theory and conclusions. The way in which Darwin describes the various native tribes he encountered is an opportunity for readers to recognize some of the Victorian attitudes for a long time. These primitive peoples were not considered identicalhuman species as a Victorian English gentleman to a number of scientists into at the moment. The tone of the book is a great ability to write a script in Darwin's descriptive style and enriched. His descriptive powers and comments are huge, so that the reader gain an understanding of the human mind. Throughout the text, you can pick up traces of what came after. Although the lack of sketches, maps and diagrams in some way distracted byOverall impact of the story is clear that the book "Voyage of the Beagle" contains a lot of speculation about species diversity. It 's like if you can get an idea of a theory formulated that can be won in the mind of the author.
The research questions Darwin asked his highly descriptive writing style, the wonderful insight into Victorian attitudes and culture of this book is an ideal introduction to the text after Darwin's "Origin of Species." It is worthRead the first known publication of Darwin.
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