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Charles Darwin Birthdate
Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. He also died on April 19, 1882 in Downe, England. He was the fifth child out of six children that were born in his family. His parents were Robert Darwin, a society doctor, and Susannah Darwin, a financier. Desmond, Adrian. "Charles Darwin". Britannica, April 15, 2020.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin
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The Beginning
Charles Darwin is one of the most well known philosophers known for his great contributions of the theory of evolution. His theory that all species are common ancestors and decedents from the beginning of time is more commonly accepted now. The Victorian society of his time did not accept his theory and claimed it to be blasphemous. Desmond, Adrian. "Charles Darwin". Britannica, April 15, 2020.
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Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands played a big part in Darwin's theory and curiosity. The Galapagos Islands are secluded islands off the west coast of South America. Charles Darwin believed that life spawned naturally. But once he got to the islands that seemed to change. He questioned if life had come to the islands first or if life naturally presented itself. Darwin said "Most of the organic productions are aboriginal creations, found nowhere else." -
Galapagos Islands Part 2
Darwin found that the animals on the islands were not like any other animals in the Americas. He realized that they had transformed or took part in evolution if you will, once migrating to the island. Each animal of the Galapagos Islands were different. Each animals had changed based on their environment. Sulloway, Frank. "Evolution of Charles Darwin". Smithsonian, Dec 2005. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-
evolution-of-charles-darwin-110234034/ Accessed Apr 25, 2020. -
Charles Darwin's Adventure on the Galapagos Islands
On the Galapagos Islands, Darwin had some difficulties but eventually found the answers to all his questions. The following educational video by Nat Geo Wild will explain in detail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03YKT7ytJdE Nat Geo Wild. "Darwin in the Galapagos." YouTube, uploaded by
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Darwin and Philosophy
Along with Darwin's many accomplishments, he contributed things to philosophy. Such as Darwinism, or natural selection, is a topic that had many people talking. Darwin believed that only the strongest or most fit species will survive. In the world of philosophy it is often hard for people to believe or feel like the theory is correct. But it has been a theory that has been more accepted. For example, species that tend to get more ill or cannot see are less likely to survive without assistance. -
Darwin and Philosophy Part 2
Darwin believed that "survival of the fittest" would result in the strongest species taking over, overtime. As Darwin mentioned "Change on the earth is the result of both, the first step being dominated by randomness, the second by necessity." Mayr, Ernst. "Darwin's Influence on Modern Thought." Scientific
American, Nov 24, 2009.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/darwins-influence-on- modern-thought1/ Accessed Apr 26, 2020.
