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It needs to be said that Darwin was actually doubting a misrepresentation of the biblical account of creation which existed in his day. This included ideas such as fixity of species and separate creations 'in situ'. It thus was easy for Darwin to demolish this 'straw man' theory which did not represent what a number of creationists in his day (and today) held.
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In direct answer to the question, Darwin was greatly influenced by Charles Lyell's book "Principles of Geology" (given to Darwin by Captain Fitzroy immediately before he left on the Beagle voyage) in which he put forward his uniformitarian views in order to "free science from Moses." Lyell thus had an anti-biblical bias where he proposed long ages for geological features, irrespective of any evidence. Historians have thus seen that Darwin, who saw himself firstly as a geologist, was greatly influenced by the long-age views of Lyell.
What else can I help you with?
Why were Darwin's publications on the origin of species controversial?
Darwin presented exstensive evidence from many areas of biology to support his ideas
What has the author Christian Kummer written?
Christian Kummer has written: 'Der Fall Darwin' -- subject(s): Evolution (Biology), Creationism 'Der Fall Darwin' -- subject(s): Evolution (Biology), Creationism
What did Darwin challenge?
Darwin challenged the prevailing belief of the time that species were created separately and remained unchanged. He proposed the theory of evolution through natural selection, which suggests that species change over time in response to their environment. Darwin's work challenged traditional religious beliefs and revolutionized the field of biology.
The church and Charles Darwin?
Because his theory of natural selection and evolution was contrary to the church doctrine of creationism. The above answer isn't quite correct. The Christian belief about species is that they were all created by God and haven't changed since God created them. Darwin's evidence that, indeed, species do change (evolve) is in striking contrast to this religious belief in creationism.
Why was Darwin worried about publishing his book?
Darwin was worried about the potential backlash and controversy that could arise from challenging prevailing beliefs about creationism and the fixed nature of species. He was also concerned about the impact on his reputation and the implications his theory of evolution by natural selection could have on society and religion.
When and how did the debate over theories of evolution begin?
Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace were the first to formulate a scientific argument for the theory of evolution. In 1859 Darwin published his book On the Origin of Species. Until this was published there were other ideas.There is a competing idea, not a theory, that is creationism. This is based on theological thinking.
Book that shook the world?
In the terms of natural sciences, one book that shook the world was Charles Darwin's "The Origin of Species." This book proposed the theory of evolution at a time when creationism was widely viewed as the source of all current life.
When was Darwin's The Origin of Species published?
Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species in 1859.
What were darwins views about the origin of species before he sailed on the beagle?
Prior to sailing on the Beagle, Darwin was yet to observe different species of animals and plants in different regions. The observations were valuable in conceptualizing evolution. Before the voyage, Darwin believed that species were confined to different geographical locations, but ideas of species adaptation and evolution were nonexistent.
What did Charles Darwin's Origin of Species justify?
what did Charles Darwin's origin of species justify and hi
When did Darwin write On the Origin of Species?
Charles Darwin wrote "On the Origin of Species" in 1859.
What was Charles Darwin interested in?
Charles Darwin was anaturalist, he also had a keen interest in questioning whether or not creation was the true earthly origin. funny though, many scientists now call creationism intelligent design, but are considering the possibility of Alien creators, but then, that would be another form of intelligent design, wouldn't it?
