On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection
or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. (2nd edition)
"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin is a work of scientific literature published in 1859. This foundational text introduced the theory that populations evolve through natural selection, presenting evidence that life's diversity arose from common descent through branching evolution. Drawing on Darwin's research and Beagle expedition findings, the book challenged prevailing beliefs about unchanging species and humanity's unique place in nature, sparking intense scientific, philosophical, and religious debate that transformed biology forever.
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