![]() In chapters 1 and 2 of Origin, Darwin had discussed theconcept of "variation", both in domestic species ( ch.1, especially pigeons) and in the wild ( ch.2). We'll begin by looking at Darwin's own words, in chapters 3 and 4of the Origin (chapter 3 on "struggle for existence", and chapter 4on "natural selection".) Darwin onStruggle for Existence Its fulltitle, in the first edition was "The Origin of Species By Means ofNatural Selection, or the Preservation of Favored Races in theStruggle for Life." The subtitle is significant, as it brings up thetwo key concepts we will be looking at this week and next: "strugglefor life" (or struggle for existence), and "natural selection". 4 of Origin ofSpecies on Natural Selection Click here for: Malthuson the Principle of Populationĭarwin's Origin of Species first appeared in 1859. ![]() 3 of Origin ofSpecies on Struggle for ExistenceĬlick here for: Ch. Darwin on the Origin of Species Darwin on the Origin ofSpecies:Ĭlick here for: On-lineResources about and by DarwinĬlick here for: Ch. ![]()
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