So in 1871, Charles Darwin, first published his “Descent of man and selection in relation to sex”. This work was published after his 1859 “Origin of species” which was met with much contradiction, since it opposed the biblical Genesis experience. “The Descent of Man”, well this volume I, focuses on the issues and observations of evidence of such descent, the development of man from a lower species, a comparison of the mental powers of man and lower animals, intellect and moral developments, genealogy, and man’s diverse races.
My thoughts on such… I appreciate Darwin’s empirical studies, he doesn’t just assume conclusions but gives excellent insight into the capacities of other animals and relevant similarities to man. Darwin also draws on information based on related studies and discussions by and with others within this biological arena…
His writing truly stimulates ones mental construct…
