Theory of Evolution : A History of Controversy By: Edward J Larson [Audiobook]

Author: Edward J. Larson, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Edward J. Larson

Charles Darwin’s theory of organic evolution – the idea that life on earth is the product of purely natural causes, not the hand of God – set off shock waves that continue to reverberate through Western society, and especially the United States. What makes evolution such a profoundly provocative concept, so convincing to most scientists, yet so socially and politically divisive? These 12 eye-opening lectures are an examination of the varied elements that so often make this science the object of strong sentiments and heated debate.

Professor Larson leads you through the “evolution” of evolution, with an eye toward enhancing your understanding of the development of the theory itself and the roots of the controversies that surround it. Here, you’ll explore pre-Darwinian theories of the origins of life, from Genesis and the ancient Greeks to such 18th- and 19th-century scientists as Georges Cuvier. You’ll follow the life and work of Charles Darwin, and the impact of his 1859 masterpiece, On the Origin of Species (the first printing of Origin of Species sold out on the first day).

You’ll examine the history of evolutionary science after Darwin-including the “rediscovery” of Gregor Mendel’s work on genetic variation and the discovery of Piltdown Man, a fake evolutionary “missing link,” in 1912. And you’ll trace the history of religious objections to evolution, from those of Darwin’s own time to contemporary efforts to teach creation science in American schools. Richly detailed yet accessible to any curious mind, these lectures offer an invaluable perspective on the volatile history of what is arguably the single most significant idea of modern times.

2.6M	Edward J. Larson - 01a Before Darwin.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 01b Before Darwin.mp3
2.6M	Edward J. Larson - 01c Before Darwin.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 01d Before Darwin.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 01e Before Darwin.mp3
2.9M	Edward J. Larson - 01f Before Darwin.mp3
2.6M	Edward J. Larson - 02a Evolution in the Air.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 02b Evolution in the Air.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 02c Evolution in the Air.mp3
2.6M	Edward J. Larson - 02d Evolution in the Air.mp3
2.2M	Edward J. Larson - 02e Evolution in the Air.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 02f Evolution in the Air.mp3
2.2M	Edward J. Larson - 03a  Darwins Inspiration.mp3
2.2M	Edward J. Larson - 03b  Darwins Inspiration.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 03c  Darwins Inspiration.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 03d  Darwins Inspiration.mp3
2.2M	Edward J. Larson - 03e  Darwins Inspiration.mp3
3.0M	Edward J. Larson - 03f  Darwins Inspiration.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 04a  An Intellectual Revolution.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 04b  An Intellectual Revolution.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 04c  An Intellectual Revolution.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 04d  An Intellectual Revolution.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 04e  An Intellectual Revolution.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 04f  An Intellectual Revolution.mp3
2.2M	Edward J. Larson - 05a  Debates over Mechanism.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 05b  Debates over Mechanism.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 05c  Debates over Mechanism.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 05d  Debates over Mechanism.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 05e  Debates over Mechanism.mp3
2.6M	Edward J. Larson - 05f  Debates over Mechanism.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 06a  Missing Links.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 06b  Missing Links.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 06c  Missing Links.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 06d  Missing Links.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 06e  Missing Links.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 06f  Missing Links.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 07a Genetics Enters the Picture.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 07b Genetics Enters the Picture.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 07c Genetics Enters the Picture.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 07d Genetics Enters the Picture.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 07e Genetics Enters the Picture.mp3
2.2M	Edward J. Larson - 07f Genetics Enters the Picture.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 08a Social Darwinism and Eugenics.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 08b Social Darwinism and Eugenics.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 08c Social Darwinism and Eugenics.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 08d Social Darwinism and Eugenics.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 08e Social Darwinism and Eugenics.mp3
2.6M	Edward J. Larson - 08f Social Darwinism and Eugenics.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 09a  Americas Anti-Evolution Crusade.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 09b  Americas Anti-Evolution Crusade.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 09c  Americas Anti-Evolution Crusade.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 09d  Americas Anti-Evolution Crusade.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 09e  Americas Anti-Evolution Crusade.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 09f  Americas Anti-Evolution Crusade.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 10a  Neo-Darwinian Synthesis.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 10b  Neo-Darwinian Synthesis.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 10c  Neo-Darwinian Synthesis.mp3
2.9M	Edward J. Larson - 10d  Neo-Darwinian Synthesis.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 10e  Neo-Darwinian Synthesis.mp3
1.6M	Edward J. Larson - 10f  Neo-Darwinian Synthesis.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 11a  Scientific Creationism.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 11b  Scientific Creationism.mp3
2.2M	Edward J. Larson - 11c  Scientific Creationism.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 11d  Scientific Creationism.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 11e  Scientific Creationism.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 11f  Scientific Creationism.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 12a  Selfish Genes and Intelligent Design.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 12b  Selfish Genes and Intelligent Design.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 12c  Selfish Genes and Intelligent Design.mp3
2.3M	Edward J. Larson - 12d  Selfish Genes and Intelligent Design.mp3
2.4M	Edward J. Larson - 12e  Selfish Genes and Intelligent Design.mp3
2.5M	Edward J. Larson - 12f  Selfish Genes and Intelligent Design.mp3
170M	total