Online Seminar Series: The Descent of Man / Darwin

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Date & Time

Sat, May 11 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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1129 Maricopa Highway #156

Venue (website)

Online/Virtual/Zoom

Online Seminar Series

The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin
Chapter Eight

Saturday, May 11, 2024

In 1871 Charles Darwin published The Descent of Man, which applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection, a form of biological adaptation distinct from, yet interconnected with, natural selection. The reception was mixed, with some concerned that “this book would unsettle our half educated classes and people will begin doing as they pleased, breaking laws and customs…” The text discusses many issues, including evolutionary psychology, evolutionary ethics, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society. We invite you to join us as we discuss this entire text, with readings about one month apart.

May 11 Reading:

The Descent of Man by Darwin – Part II – Chapter Eight –
Principles of Sexual Selection – pages 241-300

Penguin Classics Reprint Edition
(June 2004) – ISBN 978-0140436310

Schedule:

12:00-2:00PM PDT

Tutor:

Andy Gilman

Location:

Online. Register to receive the link.

 

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