Rereading Darwin's Origin of Species: The Hesitations of an Evolutionist

Charles Darwin is widely regarded as the founder of modern evolution theory, but this book presents a more nuanced picture of him as a man who struggled to reconcile his new ideas with the traditional view of an unchanging natural world. It reveals his theory as a fascinating compromise between old and new, shedding new light on the challenges and achievements of 19th-century scholars.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Charles Darwin, widely regarded as the founding figure of evolution, is celebrated by many evolutionists for proposing a groundbreaking modern theory of evolution. However, his remarkable achievements have sometimes overshadowed the man himself, leading to distortions in his portrayal. In this accessible book, Delisle and Tierney present a more nuanced and comprehensive view of Darwin, revealing his struggles to reconcile the traditional wisdom of an unchanging natural world with his revolutionary ideas about evolution. They argue that Darwin could not fully break free from the perspectives of his contemporaries, resulting in a fascinating compromise between old and new. By rediscovering this other Darwin and exploring the lesser-known aspects of On the Origin of Species, readers gain a deeper understanding of the immense challenges faced by 19th-century scholars and their remarkable accomplishments in shaping our understanding of life and its origins.

Darwin's greatness has often obscured the man and his work, leading to distortions in his portrayal. In this accessible book, Delisle and Tierney present a more nuanced and comprehensive view of Darwin, revealing his struggles to reconcile the traditional wisdom of an unchanging natural world with his revolutionary ideas about evolution. They argue that Darwin could not fully break free from the perspectives of his contemporaries, resulting in a fascinating compromise between old and new. By rediscovering this other Darwin and exploring the lesser-known aspects of On the Origin of Species, readers gain a deeper understanding of the immense challenges faced by 19th-century scholars and their remarkable accomplishments in shaping our understanding of life and its origins.

Charles Darwin, widely regarded as the founding figure of evolution, is celebrated by many evolutionists for proposing a groundbreaking modern theory of evolution. However, his remarkable achievements have sometimes overshadowed the man himself, leading to distortions in his portrayal. In this accessible book, Delisle and Tierney present a more nuanced and comprehensive view of Darwin, revealing his struggles to reconcile the traditional wisdom of an unchanging natural world with his revolutionary ideas about evolution. They argue that Darwin could not fully break free from the perspectives of his contemporaries, resulting in a fascinating compromise between old and new. By rediscovering this other Darwin and exploring the lesser-known aspects of On the Origin of Species, readers gain a deeper understanding of the immense challenges faced by 19th-century scholars and their remarkable accomplishments in shaping our understanding of life and its origins.

Charles Darwin, widely regarded as the founding figure of evolution, is celebrated by many evolutionists for proposing a groundbreaking modern theory of evolution. However, his remarkable achievements have sometimes overshadowed the man himself, leading to distortions in his portrayal. In this accessible book, Delisle and Tierney present a more nuanced and comprehensive view of Darwin, revealing his struggles to reconcile the traditional wisdom of an unchanging natural world with his revolutionary ideas about evolution. They argue that Darwin could not fully break free from the perspectives of his contemporaries, resulting in a fascinating compromise between old and new. By rediscovering this other Darwin and exploring the lesser-known aspects of On the Origin of Species, readers gain a deeper understanding of the immense challenges faced by 19th-century scholars and their remarkable accomplishments in shaping our understanding of life and its origins.

Weight: 416g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350259577