The Theory of Evolution: A History of Controversy

This comprehensive course on Charles Darwin's theory of organic evolution will take you through the "evolution" of this groundbreaking scientific concept, from its origins in ancient Greece to its modern-day controversies.

With 12 eye-opening lectures, you'll explore pre-Darwinian theories of the origins of life, the life and work of Charles Darwin himself, and the impact of his 1859 masterpiece, On the Origin of Species.

You'll also 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.

Finally, 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.

With richly detailed yet accessible lectures, this course offers an invaluable perspective on the volatile history of one of modern times' most significant ideas.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of evolution and its role in shaping our world today!