1859
Darwin's foundational publication for descent with modification and natural selection.
New to legal case records? Start with the case-dossier primer for a compact explanation of court levels, trial records, and First Amendment education cases.
Why This Record Matters
The work anchors much of the Archive's explanatory material because public objections to evolution often still target common descent, natural selection, variation, and speciation.
Topics
publication natural selection common descent
Conceptual Connections
- natural selection
- common descent
- variation
- speciation
Primary Links
- TalkOrigins Origin of Species text Preserved Archive route for the Origin text.
- Observed Instances of Speciation Connects Darwinian theory to observed evolutionary change.
- FAQ collection Reader-facing entry into recurring public misunderstandings.