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1859: Publication of "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life
Charles Darwin's contribution to the philosophy of science is largely rooted in his theory of evolution through natural selection, which he introduced in his work "On the Origin of Species." This work was published in England Nov 24 1859. Darwin's theory suggests that organisms evolve over time through a process of natural selection, where traits that present a survival advantage are more likely to be passed on to future generations.