The Genius of Charles Darwin Part 1 – A Documentary About Darwin’s Life




This is a 3 part series that examines and defends Charles Darwin from the point of view of a self proclaimed Atheist Richard Dawkins. Dawkins takes the time to examine and explain the theory of evolution as first proclaimed by Charles Darwin.

The theory of evolution was published for the first time in 1859. Even though there is tremendous evidence confirming his theory there is still a lot of debate over this question. Dawkins takes more of a moral look on the effects of the theory. He says that the strategy for our race to survive in order to follow the evolution theory is unselfishness. If you want to learn more about the theory of evolution and enjoy Dawkins point of view, this is a must see documentary.

In this first part of this three part series, Dawkins examines the theory of natural selection, which is nature’s way of illuminating excess life, and how Darwin developed this theory. In this section, Dawkins teaches a grade 11 class the theory of evolution. They are reluctant to believe him at first, so the entire class goes to Jurassic Coast in Dorset to search for Fossils. Dawkins hope that this will make them see for themselves. Dawkins also interviews among others a prostitute who appears to be naturally immune to HIV. He goes on to explain that more and more, we will see humans who have a natural immunity to certain diseases.

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