达尔文的独创性。

Darwin's Originality.

作者信息

Bowler Peter J

机构信息

School of Philosophy and Anthropological Studies, Queen's University of Belfast, University Road Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, UK.

出版信息

Science. 2009 Jan 9;323(5911):223-6. doi: 10.1126/science.1160332.

DOI:10.1126/science.1160332

PMID:19131623

Abstract

Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection has been hailed as one of the most innovative contributions to modern science. When first proposed in 1859, however, it was widely rejected by his contemporaries, even by those who accepted the general idea of evolution. This article identifies those aspects of Darwin's work that led him to develop this revolutionary theory, including his studies of biogeography and animal breeding, and his recognition of the role played by the struggle for existence.

摘要

查尔斯·达尔文的自然选择理论被誉为对现代科学最具创新性的贡献之一。然而，1859年该理论首次提出时，遭到了同时代人的广泛拒绝，甚至那些接受进化这一总体概念的人也不例外。本文指出了达尔文著作中促使他提出这一革命性理论的那些方面，包括他对生物地理学和动物育种的研究，以及他对生存斗争所起作用的认识。