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Introduction: Myths and Darwin

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 May 2024

Kostas Kampourakis
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Université de Genève
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In this essay I consider what myths are, and provide a very short sketch of Darwin’s life and work. I also suggest some possible reasons about the mythology around him, paving the way for the chapters to follow.

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Darwin Mythology
Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods
, pp. 1 - 13
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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