Question

Why do you think the Origin If Species lead to a revolution in science?

Answer 1

The Origin of Species was published on 24 November 1859, is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. His book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. It also showed the evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. Their importance in science is inescapable: the whole field of evolutionary biology is founded on his work. During that time, there was an immense influence of the Church of England on the science and beliefs. So, initially this theory was refuted by the Church and publics. But later on, this was widely accepted by the people and their notion about evolution was drastically changed. The Christian orthodoxy that underpinned most science has fallen away, and even in our understanding of human interactions, summed up by the phrase “social Darwinism”. The influence of this book is immense on this scenario.