The Darwinian Revolution

The Darwinian Revolution refers to the scientific shift initiated by Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection in the 19th century. It proposed that species change over time through small, gradual modifications, with those best suited to their environment more likely to survive and reproduce. This challenged long-held beliefs about fixed, specially created species and provided a natural explanation for the diversity of life on Earth. The revolution transformed biology, influencing how we understand origins, adaptation, and the interconnectedness of all living things, shaping modern science’s approach to studying life.