Darwin's Legacy

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"Light will be thrown..." With these modest words, Charles Darwin launched a sweeping new theory of life in his epic book, On the Origin of Species (1859). The theory opened eyes and minds around the world to a radical new understanding of the flora and fauna of the planet. Here, Darwin showed for t…

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    10. Learning to See: Darwinian Ways of Meaning (December 1, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2008 117:17


    Dr. Levine discusses through analysis of Darwin's literary works, ways of seeing and being enchanted by the world as well as the poetic eloquence of Darwin's prose. The lecture is concluded with a discussion between Dr. Levine and Rob Polhemus. (December 1, 2008)

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    9. How Has Darwin Influenced How We Think About Behavior and the Brain? (November 17, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2008 111:00


    Dr. Fernald discusses how social behavior changes the brains of fish, animals, and humans to adapt to situations typically involving mating behaviors. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Eric Knudsen and Charles Junkerman. (November 17, 2008)

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    8. Genes, Germs, and Cancer: Darwinian Medicine (November 10, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2008 118:31


    Dr. Ewald speaks about how several pathogenic viruses have evolved over time to break down the cell's barriers to several types of cancer. (November 10, 2008)

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    7. Evolution and Human Societies: Potential, Legacy or Process? (November 3, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2008 110:47


    Professor Brown speaks about the history and consequences of social Darwinism, and offers insight into new ways of thinking about social evolution. (November 3, 2008)

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    6. Darwin: Discovering the Tree of Life (October 27, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2008 113:57


    Dr. Eldredge discusses Darwin's life and work. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Ward Watt and Liz Hadly. (October 27, 2008)

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    5. How and Why Species Multiply: The Radiation of Darwin's Finches (October 20, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2008 110:33


    The Grants discuss how and why species multiply. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Carol Boggs and Rodolfo Dirzo. (October 20, 2008)

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    4. Darwin and the Evolution of Reasons (October 13, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2008 118:41


    Dr. Dennett presents the philosophical importance of Darwin's theory of evolution. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Hank Greely and Chris Bobonich. (October 13, 2008)

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    3. Darwin's Big Book and Its Ideas (October 6, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2008 110:24


    Dr. Browne presents a biography on Charles Darwin and explores Darwin's Origin of Species. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Craig Heller and Robert Proctor. (October 6, 2008)

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    2. Science and Religion: Probably Not What You Think (September 29, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2008 116:10


    Dr. Scott explores the evolution vs. creationism debate and provides an argument for evolution. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Brent Sockness and Jeff Wine. (September 29, 2008)

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    1. Darwin's Legacy: Course Introduction (September 22, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2008 126:28


    Professor Durham provides an overview of the course; Professor Robert Siegel touches upon "Darwin's Own Evolution;" Professor Durham returns for a talk on "Darwin's Data;" and the lecture concludes with a panel discussion moderated by Lynn Rothschild. (September 22, 2008)

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