The Darwinian revolution. Part 2 of 2

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Introduces the remarkable story of Darwin's ideas, how scientists and religious leaders reacted to them, and the sea of change in human thought that resulted. Perhaps more than any other idea in science, Darwin's theory of natural selection shows how a strikingly original concept can break the bounds of its discipline to influence society at large -- in religion, politics, philosophy, and other spheres--From publisher's website.  Read more... Abstract: Introduces the remarkable story of Darwin's ideas, how scientists and religious leaders reacted to them, and the sea of change in human thought that resulted. Perhaps more than any other idea in science, Darwin's theory of natural selection shows how a strikingly original concept can break the bounds of its discipline to influence society at large -- in religion, politics, philosophy, and other spheres--From publisher's website Content: Part 2, Lecture 13: A nadir for natural selection -- Lecture 14: Groundwork for recovery -- Lecture 15: Human evolution -- Lecture 16: The Scopes trial -- Lecture 17: Lamarckian inheritance on stage -- Lecture 18: Forging a evolutionary synthesis -- Lecture 19: Evolution and molecular biology -- Lecture 20: The rise of biblical creationism -- Lecture 21: Tinkering with evolutionary theory -- Lecture 22: The heritage of eugenics -- Lecture 23: Intelligent design -- Lecture 24: Adding things up.