Description
By: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
In “The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex,” Charles Darwin delves into the evolution of humans and the role of sexual selection in shaping species. The book explores complex topics such as the differences between sexes, the origins of human morality, and the implications of natural selection for the future of mankind.
Darwin’s meticulous research and thorough analysis make this book a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in evolution and anthropology. His insights into the nature of human behavior and the ways in which sexual selection has influenced our development are both illuminating and incredibly relevant to contemporary discussions of gender and sexuality.
While the book may be dense and at times challenging to navigate, Darwin’s clear and concise writing style makes even the most complex concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Overall, “The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex” is a monumental work that continues to shape our understanding of human evolution and behavior.
Book Description:
PART I. THE DESCENT OR ORIGIN OF MAN. Part 1 of 3 of book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin’s second great book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, On The Origin of Species. In The Descent of Man, Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection. The book discusses many related issues, including evolutionary psychology, evolutionary ethics, differences between human races, differences between sexes, the superiority of men to women, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society.
NOTE – In this audio version , many of Darwin’s references to his sources have been omitted. People wishing to follow-up the references will find them all given in the text version.
