Darwin and Natural Selection: Crash Course History of Science

The video explores the contributions of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace to the theory of evolution by natural selection. It discusses the shift from natural theology to evolutionary biology, highlighting Darwin's voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle and Wallace's work in Southeast Asia. The video also covers the impact of their theories on society and the acceptance of Darwinism, while noting the misapplication of these ideas in social contexts.

What was the relationship between the environment and reproduction that Darwin learned from Malthus?

How did Wallace contribute to the theory of natural selection?

What was the title of Darwin's book published in 1859?

What was the public reaction to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?