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Essay / Darwin's simplification of language in his book On the...
Darwin's simplificationIn his book, On the Origin of Species, he wrote in such a way that any audience can simply understand and grasp his concept devolution. Charles Darwin, a man of God and science, changed the way people see the world today. The order in which the chapters were published, even the language he uses, can be seen as a way for others to clearly understand his theories. Although Darwin did not simply ignore religion as a whole, his evolutionary theory offers an alternative to the creation theological ideas of the time. In order to gently bring his religious and creationist audience of the time to accept his ideas, Darwin begins his book by describing the evolution of animals and plants created and affected by man. This is what he calls the domestication of a species, the changes that we as humans choose to create. The domestication of specific species, animals or plants, involves applying specific characteristics considered favorable to others, or necessary to thrive together. People have crossed certain plants capable of producing particular vegetation with other plants capable of withstanding different climatic conditions. This creates a new plant, either to grow more vegetation or to have a better chance of germinating in various climates. This has also been done with animals. People have crossed wild animals with tame animals for a variety of reasons. Like luxury or necessity, wanting the size of a certain variety, the quality of the fur, or even their ability to be trained, animals have been bred to ensure that these different attributes are combined. This still continues today. Some people are in favor of mixing dog breeds to achieve a specific color from middle of paper......, this is a more well known and sensitive topic, describing the role humans play in evolution, so that his readers gradually understand his ideas. It uses easy-to-follow terms and descriptions. Since humans need to feel secure, which is closely linked to their refusal to change, this is why Darwin approaches his theory the way he does, so as not to undermine the idea of security, because humans want to cling to old ideas of life. . In which it can connect religion and science, also becoming such a radical influence for all. Works Cited Campbell, John Angus. "Why did people believe in Darwin? The origin of Darwin and the problem of the intellectual revolution." Configurations 11.2 (2003): 203-237. Cosans, Chris. “Was Darwin a Creationist?” Perspectives in Biology and Medicine 48.3 (2005): 362-371. Darwin, Charles. The original species. WW Norton & Company, 2002.