Scholar

Charles Darwin

1809–1882 · On the Origin of Species; evolution by natural selection.

Biography

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection (1859) challenged the idea of fixed, designed species and humanity's special creation.

Key Ideas

  • Evolution by natural selection.
  • Challenge to design and special creation.

Topics Appearing In

Exam Importance

The scientific challenge at the heart of Christianity and Science.

Works to explore

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  • Darwin — On the Origin of Species (by the scholar)