History of Biological Anthropology (Up to Genetics)

The video explores the evolution of human understanding of our place in nature, from ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle to modern scientific perspectives. It highlights Carl Linnaeus's taxonomy work and Charles Darwin's evolutionary theories, particularly focusing on human development and racial categorization. Darwin's ideas on monogenism and the unity of human races are discussed, alongside the later role of genetics in supporting these concepts.

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