Richard Dawkins (as a theorist)

Richard Dawkins is a renowned evolutionary biologist and author, best known for his work on natural selection and gene-centered view of evolution. As a theorist, he emphasizes that genes are the fundamental units of natural selection, influencing the traits of organisms to maximize their own replication. His ideas help explain how complex biological features evolve and why living things appear well-adapted to their environments. Dawkins also advocates for scientific skepticism and the importance of understanding evolution to appreciate the natural world, contributing significantly to public understanding of science and evolutionary theory.