Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin was a naturalist who developed the theory of evolution through natural selection, which explains how species change over time based on environmental pressures. His work exemplifies descriptive ethics as he observed the natural world without imposing moral judgments. Darwin emphasized experimentation and observation, using scientific methods to gather evidence. His views reflect naturalism, the belief that everything arises from natural processes rather than supernatural causes. Darwin's ideas shifted scientific paradigms, influencing how we understand life’s diversity and interconnections, ultimately intertwining science with our values regarding nature and humanity's place within it.