Comments on: The Linnean Papers: Darwin, Wallace & A Nascent Revolution http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:04:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ann http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1468 Ann Tue, 10 May 2011 19:57:15 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-1468 A very interesting article. Wallace sounded like a very humble and gracious man. It is unfortunate that history has not given him the recognition he deserves. A very interesting article. Wallace sounded like a very humble and gracious man. It is unfortunate that history has not given him the recognition he deserves.

]]> By: Michael http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1438 Michael Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:04:12 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-1438 There's no doubt that Origin of Species is a must read when it comes to the study of evolution. But is there some comparable book by Wallace too? There’s no doubt that Origin of Species is a must read when it comes to the study of evolution. But is there some comparable book by Wallace too?

]]> By: Simon http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1424 Simon Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:23:06 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-1424 A devout Christian, I still find Darwin's theory highly probable. In truth, I believe his theory has already been proven by many archeologists all over the world. A devout Christian, I still find Darwin’s theory highly probable. In truth, I believe his theory has already been proven by many archeologists all over the world.

]]> By: Lessie Brown http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1423 Lessie Brown Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:09:00 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-1423 @Jeffrey" As far as the credit for the discovery of evolution goes, I think people's opinions are very divided on the subject...some believe God, some believe Darwin's theory and some don't know what to believe. Getting back to the subject, I think all Darwin's books are a must read because they offer great insights about the world...if you comprehend his ideas which by the way are not that hard to grasp. @Jeffrey” As far as the credit for the discovery of evolution goes, I think people’s opinions are very divided on the subject…some believe God, some believe Darwin’s theory and some don’t know what to believe.

Getting back to the subject, I think all Darwin’s books are a must read because they offer great insights about the world…if you comprehend his ideas which by the way are not that hard to grasp.

]]> By: Jeffrey Clalks http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1422 Jeffrey Clalks Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:25:58 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-1422 So who should we be giving credit for the discovery of evolution? So who should we be giving credit for the discovery of evolution?

]]> By: Debbie Spencer http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1421 Debbie Spencer Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:35:43 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-1421 I am agree with you, this book was really a revolution in science, much like Copernicus’ On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres. His book on Origin of Species is still very popular in allover the world. I am agree with you, this book was really a revolution in science, much like Copernicus’ On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres. His book on Origin of Species is still very popular in allover the world.

]]> By: Happy 188th birthday Mr. Wallace! | Marzieh Ghiasi http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1233 Happy 188th birthday Mr. Wallace! | Marzieh Ghiasi Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:20:37 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-1233 [...] Excerpt from The Linnean Papers: Darwin, Wallace & A Nascent Revolution [...] [...] Excerpt from The Linnean Papers: Darwin, Wallace & A Nascent Revolution [...]

]]> By: TIME – Person of the Year 2010 analysis « Probaway – Life Hacks http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-1182 TIME – Person of the Year 2010 analysis « Probaway – Life Hacks Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:02:33 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-1182 [...] reminds me of when Darwin and Wallace’s papers on evolution presented to a meeting of the Linnaean Society in 1858 and what their president said was almost identical about lack of impact. Nor was significance of [...] [...] reminds me of when Darwin and Wallace’s papers on evolution presented to a meeting of the Linnaean Society in 1858 and what their president said was almost identical about lack of impact. Nor was significance of [...]

]]> By: June 18, 1858 (a Friday) « Professor Olsen @ Large http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-985 June 18, 1858 (a Friday) « Professor Olsen @ Large Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:22:48 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-985 [...] On this date, Darwin received a paper from Alfred Russel Wallace, who was still at the Malay Archipelago. The paper was titled: “On the Tendency of Varieties to Depart Indefinitely from the Original Type.” Darwin was shocked! Wallace had come up with a theory of natural selection that was very similar to his own. The paper contained concepts like “the struggle for existence,” and “the transmutation of species.” Upon further examination Darwin saw that Wallace had some ideas about natural selection that he did not agree with. For one thing, Wallace tried to mix social morality with natural selection, proposing an upward evolution of human morals which would eventually lead to a socialist utopia (Darwin’s natural selection had no goal). What’s more, Wallace believed that cooperation in groups aided in the progress of mankind (Darwin saw natural selection as being influenced by competition). Finally, Wallace’s natural selection was guided by a higher spiritual power (there was no divine intervention in Darwin’s version). Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Pope’s AngelusArt Waves: Anne Cammon talks with writer Brant Lyon and pianist Anthony de … [...] [...] On this date, Darwin received a paper from Alfred Russel Wallace, who was still at the Malay Archipelago. The paper was titled: “On the Tendency of Varieties to Depart Indefinitely from the Original Type.” Darwin was shocked! Wallace had come up with a theory of natural selection that was very similar to his own. The paper contained concepts like “the struggle for existence,” and “the transmutation of species.” Upon further examination Darwin saw that Wallace had some ideas about natural selection that he did not agree with. For one thing, Wallace tried to mix social morality with natural selection, proposing an upward evolution of human morals which would eventually lead to a socialist utopia (Darwin’s natural selection had no goal). What’s more, Wallace believed that cooperation in groups aided in the progress of mankind (Darwin saw natural selection as being influenced by competition). Finally, Wallace’s natural selection was guided by a higher spiritual power (there was no divine intervention in Darwin’s version). Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Pope’s AngelusArt Waves: Anne Cammon talks with writer Brant Lyon and pianist Anthony de … [...]

]]> By: June 18, 1858 (a Friday) « Professor Olsen @ Large http://ghiasi.org/2009/11/the-linnean-papers-darwin-wallace-a-nascent-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-984 June 18, 1858 (a Friday) « Professor Olsen @ Large Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:19:29 +0000 http://ghiasi.org/?p=1725#comment-984 [...] On this date, Darwin received a paper from Alfred Russel Wallace, who was still at the Malay Archipelago. The paper was titled: “On the Tendency of Varieties to Depart Indefinitely from the Original Type.” Darwin was shocked! Wallace had come up with a theory of natural selection that was very similar to his own. The paper contained concepts like “the struggle for existence,” and “the transmutation of species.” Upon further examination Darwin saw that Wallace had some ideas about natural selection that he did not agree with. For one thing, Wallace tried to mix social morality with natural selection, proposing an upward evolution of human morals which would eventually lead to a socialist utopia (Darwin’s natural selection had no goal). What’s more, Wallace believed that cooperation in groups aided in the progress of mankind (Darwin saw natural selection as being influenced by competition). Finally, Wallace’s natural selection was guided by a higher spiritual power (there was no divine intervention in Darwin’s version). Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)June 18, 1858 (a Friday)June 17, 1858 (a Thursday)December 22, 1857 (a Tuesday)Alfred Russel Wallace [...] [...] On this date, Darwin received a paper from Alfred Russel Wallace, who was still at the Malay Archipelago. The paper was titled: “On the Tendency of Varieties to Depart Indefinitely from the Original Type.” Darwin was shocked! Wallace had come up with a theory of natural selection that was very similar to his own. The paper contained concepts like “the struggle for existence,” and “the transmutation of species.” Upon further examination Darwin saw that Wallace had some ideas about natural selection that he did not agree with. For one thing, Wallace tried to mix social morality with natural selection, proposing an upward evolution of human morals which would eventually lead to a socialist utopia (Darwin’s natural selection had no goal). What’s more, Wallace believed that cooperation in groups aided in the progress of mankind (Darwin saw natural selection as being influenced by competition). Finally, Wallace’s natural selection was guided by a higher spiritual power (there was no divine intervention in Darwin’s version). Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)June 18, 1858 (a Friday)June 17, 1858 (a Thursday)December 22, 1857 (a Tuesday)Alfred Russel Wallace [...]

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