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  1. What if Darwin didn't publish Origin of Species?

    He really wasn't racing to publish: remember, he kept silent for years, only disclosing his theory to a few close friends. Wallace's letter forced his hand. It was only afterwards he raced to get a book out. From what I understand, the author of Darwin Deleted isn't arguing that no one else...
  2. What if Darwin didn't publish Origin of Species?

    I do not disagree with any part of your argument. Wallace was a brilliant man, but he also was a bit of a crank. Something else to consider: Wallace didn't believe natural selection could account for the evolution of humans, where Darwin, of course, would go onto write a book about that very...
  3. What if Darwin didn't publish Origin of Species?

    I'm new here, but I didn't see this posted: A new nonfiction book titled "Darwin Deleted", which explores what would've happened if Darwin died before he published on the origin of species. I haven't read it, but according to this review, the author argues the biggest change would be a more...
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