Darwin extends evolution to humankind, arguing that our bodies, minds, and morals descend from animal ancestors and are shaped by sexual selection.
Books mentioned in The Descent of Man (37)
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin: “I may take this opportunity of remarking that my critics frequently assume that I attribute all changes of corporeal structure and mental power exclusively to the natural selection of such variations as are often called spontaneous; whereas, even in the first edition of the 'Origin of Species,' I…”
Hereditary Genius by Francis Galton: “10. 'Hereditary Genius: an Inquiry into its Laws and Consequences,' 1869.)”
Prehistoric Times by John Lubbock: “Lubbock ('Prehistoric Times,' 1865, p. 479) in reference to this paper, namely, that Mr.”
The Origin of Civilisation by John Lubbock: “Lubbock, 'Origin of Civilisation,' 1870, p. 278.) Nor, as we have seen, does the faculty of articulate speech in itself offer any insuperable objection to the belief that man has been developed from some lower form.”
The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace: “Wallace (41. 'The Malay Archipelago,' vol. i.”
Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection by Alfred Russel Wallace: “Wallace's 'Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection,' 1870, in which all the essays referred to in this work are re-published.”
Principles of Geology by Charles Lyell: “Lyell had already ('Principles of Geology,' vol. ii.”
Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature by Thomas Henry Huxley: “Huxley, 'Man's Place in Nature,' 1863, p. 34.) Man differs from woman in size, bodily strength, hairiness, etc., as well as in mind, in the same manner as do the two sexes of many mammals.”
Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill: “Mill speaks, in his celebrated work, 'Utilitarianism,' (1864, pp. 45, 46), of the social feelings as a "powerful natural sentiment," and as "the natural basis of sentiment for utilitarian morality." Again he says, "Like the other acquired capacities above referred”
Physics and Politics by Walter Bagehot: “Bagehot, 'Physics and Politics,' 1872, p. 72.), is a great crime; yet it was not so regarded until quite recently, even by the most civilised nations.”
The Reign of Law by George Campbell, Duke of Argyll: “The ocelli on the wing-feathers are wonderful objects; for they are so shaded that, as the Duke of Argyll remarks (90. 'The Reign of Law,' 1867, p. 203.), they stand out like balls lying loosely within sockets.”
Primitive Marriage by John Ferguson McLennan: “M'Lennan (61. 'Primitive Marriage,' 1865.) has shewn, on a still more extensive scale.”
The Principles of Psychology by Herbert Spencer: “Herbert Spencer (4. 'The Principles of Psychology,' 2nd edit., 1870, pp. 418- 443.), have been developed through the multiplication and co-ordination of reflex actions, and although many of the simpler instincts graduate into reflex actions, and can hardly be distinguishe”
The Principles of Biology by Herbert Spencer: “Herbert Spencer (27. 'Principles of Biology,' vol. i.”
The Martyrdom of Man by Winwood Reade: “Winwood Reade, 'The Martyrdom of Man,' 1872, p. 441, and 'African Sketch Book,' 1873, vol.”
The Physiology and Pathology of Mind by Henry Maudsley: “Maudsley's 'Physiology and Pathology of Mind,' 1868, pp. 19, 220.), "who must reflect whether he shall make a character say yes or no--to the devil with him; he is only a stupid corpse." Dreaming gives us the best notion of this power; as Jean Paul again s”
Body and Mind by Henry Maudsley: “Maudsley, 'Body and Mind,' 1870, pp. 46-51.”
The Emotions and the Will by Alexander Bain: “see, for instance, 'The Emotions and the Will,' 1865, p.”
Mental and Moral Science by Alexander Bain: “Bain gives a list ('Mental and Moral Science,' 1868, pp. 543-725) of twenty-six British authors who have written on this subject, and whose names are familiar to every reader; to these, Mr.”
Primeval Man by George Campbell, Duke of Argyll: “The Duke of Argyll, for instance, insists (96. 'Primeval Man,' 1869, p. 66.) that "the human frame has diverged from the structure of brutes, in the direction of greater physical helplessness and weakness.”
Ornithological Biography by John James Audubon: “Now the young males at first entirely resemble the females, and have a greyish-white speculum, which becomes pure white at an earlier age than that at which the adult male acquires his other and more strongly-marked sexual differences: see Audubon, 'Ornithological Biography,' vol.”
The Birds of India by Thomas C. Jerdon: “Jerdon, 'Birds of India,' vol. i.”
Lectures on Man by Carl Vogt: “This rudiment apparently is somewhat larger in Negroes and Australians than in Europeans, see Carl Vogt, 'Lectures on Man,' Eng.”