The Origin of Species
Darwin's revolutionary work establishes the theory of evolution through natural selection, fundamentally changing our understanding of life on Earth. Through meticulous observation and reasoning, it demonstrates how species evolve over time through adaptation. The work challenged religious and philosophical assumptions about human nature and our place in the natural world.
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