Darwin's Precursors and Influences

by John Wilkins

Copyright © 1996-2003

[Last Update: 21 February 2003]

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Conclusions of this essay
Introduction

The theories of Darwin and possible precursors:

1. Transmutationism
2. Common descent
3. Struggle for existence
4. Natural selection
5. Sexual Selection
6. Biogeographic distribution
7. Heredity

Other influences on Darwin
Conclusions
Historiography and sources
Further reading
Acknowledgements
A glossary of terms
Bibliography

Copyright © 2003 by John Wilkins. Reproduction by permission only. This is a work in progress. Comments and advice received with thanks.

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