He was putting forward an evolutionary explanation for life, which was in direct opposition the the creationist model proposed by the church. At the time, the church was a political power not to be trifled with. He risked getting tried for heresy and tossed into a dungeon or burned on a stake.
orgion of species
Origin of the Species
He is best known for his book, Origin of Species.
The book "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" was written by Charles Darwin.
Charles Darwin is credited with discovering the origin of species through his work in the field of evolution and natural selection. His book "On the Origin of Species" was published in 1859 and revolutionized the way we understand the diversity of life on Earth.
Charles Darwin
evolution
On the Origin of Species
That's a book by Charles Darwin.
On the Origin of Species
"On the Origin of Species"
Charles Darwin wrote several books, but he is most famous for "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection"