Timeline: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

  • Birth of Charles Darwin

    Summary: Charles Darwin, born in Shrewsbury, England, would grow up to be a key figure in the philosophy of science, notably for his evolutionary theory
  • Birth of Charles Darwin

    Charles Darwin, born in Shrewsbury, England, would grow up to be a key figure in the philosophy of science, notably for his evolutionary theory.
  • Galápagos Islands Visit

    Summary: Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle took him to the Galápagos Islands. Here, he observed finches with varied beaks, later leading him to ideas about natural selection.
    Reference: Darwin, Charles. Journal of Researches. 1839.
  • Galápagos Islands Visit

    Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle took him to the Galápagos Islands. Here, he observed finches with varied beaks, later leading him to ideas about natural selection.
    Reference: Darwin, Charles. Journal of Researches. 1839.
  • Publication of "On the Origin of Species"

    In this groundbreaking work, Darwin introduced the idea of natural selection as a mechanism for evolution, challenging traditional views of species' creation.
    Reference: Darwin, Charles. On the Origin of Species. John Murray, 1859.
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  • Death and Legacy of Charles Darwin

    Charles Darwin passed away, but his work forever changed the philosophy of science. The theory of evolution became foundational in biology.
    Reference: Darwin, Charles. The Descent of Man. John Murray, 1871.