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The Darwin Library

The Darwin Library

Di: Charles Darwin
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In this library of natural inquiry, the works of Charles Darwin are read in full, that the patient listener may accompany him across seas, gardens, islands, and fields of observation. From the voyage of the Beagle to the intricate contrivances of orchids, from the descent of man to the humble labour of worms, these volumes reveal a world not fixed and silent, but ever changing, connected, and wonderfully adapted.Public domain Scienza
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  • The Descent of Man Volume 1 Chapter VI - On Affinities & Genealogy of Man Part 1

    The Descent of Man Volume 1 Chapter VI - On Affinities & Genealogy of Man Part 1
    Oct 13 2026
    In which the position of man is examined with a careful eye to his anatomical and mental affinities to other mammals, especially the primates, revealing numerous subtle resemblances that suggest a common descent despite marked distinctions. The narrative contemplates the natural classification and genealogy of man, weighing adaptive traits and evolutionary history, and tentatively locates his early origins among the Old World ape-like ancestors, guided by the principles of descent with modification.
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    29 min
  • The Descent of Man Volume 1 Chapter V - On Development of Intellectual & Moral Faculties Part 2

    The Descent of Man Volume 1 Chapter V - On Development of Intellectual & Moral Faculties Part 2
    Oct 12 2026
    In which the intricate interplay of intellect, morality, and social habits is examined through the lens of natural selection, demonstrating how various forces influence the propagation of both superior and inferior qualities within human societies. Observations gently lead us to consider that civilisation’s progress, marked by advancement from barbarism, owes much to many subtle checks on human reproduction, education, and sympathy, all entwined in the delicate struggle for existence.
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    29 min
  • The Descent of Man Volume 1 Chapter V - On Development of Intellectual & Moral Faculties Part 1

    The Descent of Man Volume 1 Chapter V - On Development of Intellectual & Moral Faculties Part 1
    Oct 11 2026
    In which the gradual perfection of man’s intellectual and moral faculties is observed as chiefly governed by natural selection, aided by imitation, social instincts, and the approbation of one’s fellows, thus favouring tribes endowed with such qualities over others. It is also noted how civilised societies, while checking the elimination of the weak, yet promote bodily health and intellectual ability through various complex social arrangements and habits, thereby influencing the ongoing development of the human race.
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    31 min
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