In 1859 in England, as a result of scientific observations and reflection, Charles Darwin proposed that all life has descended from different and simpler forms through a process coined as ‘evolution’.
In his book, ‘The Origin of Species’, Charles Darwin would describe the process behind evolution based on his quantifiable observations that creatures were specifically modified for their environment.
The publication, in November 1859, referred to only plants and animals, though many saw the implications for humanity.
There are five principles of Darwin’s theory: Variation, Inheritance of Characteristics, Mutation, Natural Selection and Survival of the Fittest.
Darwinism was significant in the discovery of helping humans understand the origins of creation through advancing empirical knowledge.
The Descent of Man (1871) applied his theory to humans. It suggested the evolution of humans from monkey-like animals.
Many people were offended by this, as humans were believed to have been made in the image of God
