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Books by Charles Darwin mentioned on podcasts
Charles Darwin and his written works have appeared in discussions across several podcast episodes regarding their historical and scientific significance. On Behind the Bastards, Robert Evans discussed how the 1859 publication of The Origin of Species electrified and inspired Francis Galton, eventually pushing him toward applying selective breeding concepts to humans. During an episode of Conversations with Tyler, Jared Diamond compared Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring to Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species, noting that both are likely the two books by scientists that have had the biggest impact in the last century. On Modern Wisdom, Matt Ridley and the host discussed The Voyage of the Beagle and The Origin of Species, pointing out that Darwin briefly mentioned the idea of sexual selection in the latter work and observing that his interest in natural selection seemed to slow down after its publication. Stephen C. Meyer also mentioned The Origin of Species on The Joe Rogan Experience, describing it as an extended scientific argument. Additionally, Darwin's research into behavior and reactions has drawn attention. The host of People I (Mostly) Admire referenced The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals while talking about human responses, and No Stupid Questions highlighted the same 1872 publication as an early, crucial contribution describing emotions related to learning and thinking before modern emotion psychology focused on the subject.
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On the Origin of Species
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is a foundational scientific text that outlines the theory of evolution by means of natural selection.
Discussed“First of all the official title of the book is On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or The Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life. Yeah. And that's why everybody calls it Origin of the Species.”
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The Origin of Species
The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is a foundational 1859 scientific text that introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection, forever altering humanity's understanding of biology and the natural world.
Discussed“In the 1859 publication of The Origin of Species by his older cousin, Charles Darwin, electrified and inspired him.”
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The Voyage of the Beagle
The Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin is the celebrated travel memoir and scientific journal chronicling Darwin's five-year survey expedition that fundamentally shaped his theories on evolution and natural selection.
Discussed“well he mentioned the idea in the Origin of Species very briefly”
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The descent of man
The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin is an 1871 scientific work that expands on evolutionary theory by focusing heavily on sexual selection, human ancestry, and the development of social and moral faculties.
Discussed“So, there's a wonderful quote from The Descent of Man, which was his 1871 book, where he says, "The most refined beauty may serve as a sexual charm and for no other purpose."”
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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin is a foundational 1872 scientific work exploring how humans and other species communicate feelings through physical behavior.
Discussed“Some are further apart and the simplest dimension which is one that Charles Darwin already mentioned in his book the expression of the emotion in man and animals he called it principle of antithesis is veilance which is approach or avoid pleasant or unpleasant this basic veilance dimension.”
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The Variations of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Volume 1
The Variations of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Volume 1 by Charles Darwin examines the biological changes and traits observed in domesticated species, serving as a foundational text for evolutionary biology.
Discussed“Some are further apart and the simplest dimension which is one that Charles Darwin already mentioned in his book the expression of the emotion in man and animals he called it principle of antithesis is veilance which is approach or avoid pleasant or unpleasant this basic veilance dimension.”
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The Complete Harvard Anthology of the Greatest Works of World Literature
Discussed“and they have a record called philosophy of the world and it's three sisters who absolutely can't play music”
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The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication
Discussed“he wrote a book called the variation of animals and plants under domestication it's less well known than his most famous book The Origin of Species”
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The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication Volume 1
Discussed“he wrote a book called the variation of animals and plants under domestication it's less well known than his most famous book The Origin of Species”
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