Charles Darwin Influence

"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science," is a quotation stated by the most renowned man in the history of science, Charles Darwin. Charles Darwin was an English naturalist in the early 1800s who proposed compelling evidence that all species evolved from a common ancestor, through a process called natural selection. Simply stated, Darwin's meaning behind this quote is that an ignorant person is more likely to be stubbornly firm in his mistaken ideas than those who are competent and open-minded; an equate philosophy of my own. Charles Robert Darwin's illustrious discoveries and firm beliefs made a tremendous impact on the world, and a more personal influence on myself. Darwin's extensive years of studying and experimental trials resulted in the modern basis of evolutionary theory. In contrast, other naturalists believed that all species either were created at the beginning of a new world, or came into being by spontaneous birth. At this point in time, Darwin was clearly outnumbered; society and Darwin's fellow scientists were enragged by his threatening claims of genuinity of the Bible. However, Darwin did not give a second thought as to what others believed of him; he continued his studies and proof of his theories even though they were infamous. Darwin most definitely set a flawless example of being so passionately-driven about something that others' opinions are invalid and petty, which has encouraged me to follow my dreams despite what others desire for me. Regardless of society's dissaproval, Darwin continued his decication to his work. He advanced in his experiments and observations of nature, and through his findings he published his first treatise, The Origin of Species. Darwin's release triggered appalling infuriation amongst the people and the church, since Darwin's theories questioned orthodoxial perspecitives in a sense. He forced others' views to become modernized, since it is evident that one cannot deny the truth. Personally, I highly admire Darwin's open-mindedness and determination, since many of my philosophical views are mutual to his. In retrospect, Charles Darwin died as an unpopular figure. His influence derived from him discovering his passion, having faith in his work, and standing up for his philosophy. Much like myself, Darwin can be described as courageous, open-minded, and scientifically intellectual. Upon discovering his life more in-depth, I have come to conclude that Charles Darwin will forever remain high on my list of most influential people. I am proud to acknowledge Darwin genuinely as my role model, and I am sure the scientific world agrees with me when I quote Darwin on this, “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” In other words, find your passion, make something of it, and change the world like Darwin.