The Origin of Species

Charles Darwin's "The Origin of Species" is a key text in evolutionary biology, introducing natural selection as a mechanism for evolution. While acknowledging Lamarckism, Darwin emphasizes common descent and a branching evolutionary pattern based on his research from the Beagle expedition in the 1830s. Aimed at a non-specialist audience, the book generated significant interest and sparked discussions in scientific, philosophical, and religious circles.

Directed at a non-specialist audience,...