The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Part 1


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(4.3 stars; 28 reviews)

A book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second great book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, On The Origin of Species. In The Descent of Man, Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection. The book discusses many related issues, including evolutionary psychology, evolutionary ethics, differences between human races, differences between sexes, the superiority of men to women, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society.(Summary by Wikipedia)

NOTE - In this audio version , many of Darwin's references to his sources have been omitted. People wishing to follow-up the references will find them all given in the text version. (10 hr 16 min)

Kapitel

Preface & Introduction 16:17 Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
I Evidence of the Descent of Man from some Lower Form pt.1 29:20 Gelesen von Availle
I Evidence of the Descent of Man from some Lower Form pt.2 33:01 Gelesen von Availle
II On Manner of Development of Man from some Lower Form pt.1 21:56 Gelesen von Mary Ballard-Johansson
II On Manner of Development of Man from some Lower Form pt.2 23:53 Gelesen von Rory Lawton
II On Manner of Development of Man from some Lower Form pt.3 27:48 Gelesen von Rory Lawton
II On Manner of Development of Man from some Lower Form pt.4 29:39 Gelesen von Michael Reuss
III Comparison of the Mental Powers of Man and Lower Animals pt.1 29:49 Gelesen von J. M. Smallheer
III Comparison of the Mental Powers of Man and Lower Animals pt.2 36:07 Gelesen von Bill Mosley
III Comparison of the Mental Powers of Man and Lower Animals pt.3 30:38 Gelesen von Carrie Heyes
IV Comparison of the Mental Powers of Man and Lower Animals cont. pt.1 29:55 Gelesen von Annise
IV Comparison of the Mental Powers of Man and Lower Animals cont. pt.2 27:15 Gelesen von Rory Lawton
IV Comparison of the Mental Powers of Man and Lower Animals cont. pt.3 26:38 Gelesen von Rory Lawton
V On Development of Intellectual & Moral Faculties pt.1 30:52 Gelesen von Availle
V On Development of Intellectual & Moral Faculties pt.2 29:20 Gelesen von Availle
VI On Affinities & Genealogy of Man pt.1 29:21 Gelesen von Lynda Sizemore
VI On Affinities & Genealogy of Man pt.2 33:11 Gelesen von Michael Reuss
VII On the Races of Man pt.1 24:54 Gelesen von Mary Ballard-Johansson
VII On the Races of Man pt.2 30:20 Gelesen von Kristine Bekere
VII On the Races of Man pt.3 42:27 Gelesen von Bill Mosley
VII On the Races of Man pt.4 34:10 Gelesen von Joseph Lawler

Bewertungen


(3 stars)

Great readings all around! As for the book itself, lthough very important and groundbreaking for its time, from a modern scientific perspective it of cousre leaves a lot to be desired. Many of the conclusions feel highly racist, sexist and classist to us today.


(4 stars)

The readings were fine. The text didn't age well, boss.