The Descent of Man

by Charles Darwin

First published 1997

In this groundbreaking work, naturalist Charles Darwin upends the prevailing view of humanity as divinely ordained. Tracing the origin of our noblest traits - from morality to language - Darwin reveals the common threads linking us to the natural world. His radical theory sparked outrage, forever altering our understanding of what it means to be human. Through vivid scientific inquiry, Darwin lays bare the profound implications of evolution, challenging us to confront our own animal nature.

Genres: 20th-century, evolution, non-fiction, biology, 19th-century, academic

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: challenging-beliefs

Period: 19th-century

734 pages · Paperback · G38-Prometheus

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