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Comparing Charles Darwin And The Origin Of Species
Darwin and the Origin of Species Hawa Dia
11.14.14

Charles Darwin is well known for being an evolution scientist and is credited for discovering the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection. Charles Robert Darwin was born in a town called Shrewsbury, Shropshire England on February 12, 1809.
Darwin 's most famous expedition was the HMS Beagle. Being on this voyage helped him to study natural selection from across the world and collect some data to bring back to England. In the beginning, Charles was unsure of sharing his findings and ideas about evolution. He associated with a man, Alfred Russel Wallace, to portray the idea of evolution and natural selection, but it wasn 't until 1854. Darwin published his theories in
On the Origin of the Species in 1859. He knew his views would be arguable, particularly
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Scientist and historians across the world that were alive at the time all had something to say about it. The public thought of the theory as it was “ludicrous” and “bizarre.” On the other hand the scientific community thought of it as “different but interesting and exciting.” Darwin was more concerned about what his fellow scientist think than the general public. Eventually some big names in the scientific community came out and opposed to his theory. Darwin’s old geology teacher, Adam Sedgwick who wrote to Darwin ‘I have read your book with more pain than pleasure… you have deserted the true inductive path’. Inspite of all the criticism, many of the new and upcoming scientist came to his defense. There were disagreements because his theory opposed the idea that God created everything and everyone (Stephen Montgomery, N/A).
Inherit the wind is a film set in Hillsboro, TN. A teacher whose name is Bertram
Cates is put behind bars after teaching his students about Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Two lawyers arrive into town for Bertram’s trial. For the prosecution, Matthew Harrison
Brady, a politician who ran for president three times. For the defense,

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