About Charles Darwin

This weekend we are celebrating Charles Darwin's birthday. Here are a few items you may enjoy reading and reflecting on:

  • Pagel on Darwin
  • Why didn't Darwin discover Mendel's laws?
  • Reflections on the Origin of Species

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