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Intro
Foreword: From Biology to Darwin
Acknowledgments
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: Why Read the ``Origin of Species?́́
1.1 Darwinś Own Theory
1.2 Primary Sources of the History of Science in Science Education
1.3 Significance of the First Edition
1.4 The Two Core Ideas of Evolution
1.5 The Written Style and Argumentation
1.6 How Science Works
1.7 Darwinś Epistemic Assumptions and Methods
1.8 Structure of the Volume
References
Part I: Transformation of Species, from the Beginning
Chapter 2: Debates About Lifeś Origin and Adaptive Powers in the Early Nineteenth Century
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Systems of Nature and Theories of Life
2.3 The Abbot and the Jesuit
2.4 Organic Molecules, Matter, and the Origin of Species
2.5 Theories of the Earth and the Limits of Species Change
2.6 Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
2.7 To Darwinś Doorsteps
2.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: The Darwinian Not Too Strictly Balanced Arrangement Between Cuvier and Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Cuvier and the Principle of the Conditions of Existence
3.3 Geoffroy and the Unity of Type
3.4 Conditions of Existence vs. Unity of Type
3.5 An Evolutionist Arrangement Between Cuvier and Geoffroy
3.6 Darwinś Tactful Materialism
References
Chapter 4: An Amazing Journey: Darwin and the Fuegians
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Adventure and Beagle Expeditions
4.3 Four Fuegians on Their Way to London
4.4 Observations About the Fuegians
4.5 Scientific Description of the Fuegians
4.6 In England
4.7 Coming Home
4.8 Last Encounter with Jemmy
4.9 After the Beagle
4.10 Woollya Massacre
4.11 History Review
4.12 Jemmy, a Man from Nowhere
4.13 The Journey in History
References
Part II: Constructing a Theory
Chapter 5: Darwinś First Writings: From the Beagle Voyage to His Transmutation Notebooks (1837-1839) and Essay (1844)
References
Chapter 6: The Development of Darwinś Theory: From Natural Theology to Natural Selection
6.1 Introduction
6.2 A Note on Conceptual Change
6.3 Beginnings
6.4 Becoming an Evolutionist
6.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: ``Great as Immensity, Deep as Eternity:́́ What Could the Grandeur of Life Say About Godś Existence, According to D...
7.1 What Does the Diversity of Life Tell Us About God?
7.2 Mr. Vestiges ́Account of Creation
7.3 Darwinś Religious Views: His Autobiography
7.4 A Direct Discussion with a Proponent of Design: Asa Gray
7.5 What Darwin Said to Others: The Importance of His Letters on the Subject
7.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 8: Mr. Darwinś Beloved Barnacles: Using Cirripedes to Understand Evolution in ``Origin of Species ́́
8.1 Introduction
Foreword: From Biology to Darwin
Acknowledgments
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: Why Read the ``Origin of Species?́́
1.1 Darwinś Own Theory
1.2 Primary Sources of the History of Science in Science Education
1.3 Significance of the First Edition
1.4 The Two Core Ideas of Evolution
1.5 The Written Style and Argumentation
1.6 How Science Works
1.7 Darwinś Epistemic Assumptions and Methods
1.8 Structure of the Volume
References
Part I: Transformation of Species, from the Beginning
Chapter 2: Debates About Lifeś Origin and Adaptive Powers in the Early Nineteenth Century
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Systems of Nature and Theories of Life
2.3 The Abbot and the Jesuit
2.4 Organic Molecules, Matter, and the Origin of Species
2.5 Theories of the Earth and the Limits of Species Change
2.6 Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
2.7 To Darwinś Doorsteps
2.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: The Darwinian Not Too Strictly Balanced Arrangement Between Cuvier and Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Cuvier and the Principle of the Conditions of Existence
3.3 Geoffroy and the Unity of Type
3.4 Conditions of Existence vs. Unity of Type
3.5 An Evolutionist Arrangement Between Cuvier and Geoffroy
3.6 Darwinś Tactful Materialism
References
Chapter 4: An Amazing Journey: Darwin and the Fuegians
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Adventure and Beagle Expeditions
4.3 Four Fuegians on Their Way to London
4.4 Observations About the Fuegians
4.5 Scientific Description of the Fuegians
4.6 In England
4.7 Coming Home
4.8 Last Encounter with Jemmy
4.9 After the Beagle
4.10 Woollya Massacre
4.11 History Review
4.12 Jemmy, a Man from Nowhere
4.13 The Journey in History
References
Part II: Constructing a Theory
Chapter 5: Darwinś First Writings: From the Beagle Voyage to His Transmutation Notebooks (1837-1839) and Essay (1844)
References
Chapter 6: The Development of Darwinś Theory: From Natural Theology to Natural Selection
6.1 Introduction
6.2 A Note on Conceptual Change
6.3 Beginnings
6.4 Becoming an Evolutionist
6.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: ``Great as Immensity, Deep as Eternity:́́ What Could the Grandeur of Life Say About Godś Existence, According to D...
7.1 What Does the Diversity of Life Tell Us About God?
7.2 Mr. Vestiges ́Account of Creation
7.3 Darwinś Religious Views: His Autobiography
7.4 A Direct Discussion with a Proponent of Design: Asa Gray
7.5 What Darwin Said to Others: The Importance of His Letters on the Subject
7.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 8: Mr. Darwinś Beloved Barnacles: Using Cirripedes to Understand Evolution in ``Origin of Species ́́
8.1 Introduction