Charles Darwin: achievements, criticism, and sources

Charles Darwin

English naturalist and biologist (1809–1882)

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Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection became a foundational principle of modern biology

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Darwin’s 1871 book *The Descent of Man* extended evolutionary theory to human origins

Darwin’s comparative studies influenced the emergence of comparative psychology

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The Charles Darwin Foundation uses his legacy to protect Galápagos biodiversity

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Described Fuegians as “miserable, degraded savages” during the Beagle voyage

Distortion of Darwin’s ideas into “Social Darwinism” used to justify inequality and racism

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