Frontis Malthus Principle of Population
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Frontis Malthus Principle of Population
Frontis plate from the 1826 Sixth edition of Malthus " Principle of Population". This is the edition which was read by Charles Darwin and which he records as crucial to his theory of natural selection in his 1876 autobiography: " In October 1838, that is, fifteen months after I had begun my systematic enquiry, I happened to read for amusement Malthus on Population, and being well prepared to appreciate the struggle for existence which everywhere goes on from long continued observation of the habits of animals and plants, it at once struck me that under these circumstances favourable variations would tend to be preserved, and unfavourable ones to be destroyed. The results of this would be the formation of a new species. Here then I had at last got a theory by which to work"
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Black And White Charles Darwin Darwin Demography Evolution Natural Selection Origin Of Species Population Thomas Malthus Mono Chrome Survival Of The Fittest
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This print showcases the frontis plate from the 1826 Sixth edition of Thomas Malthus' "Principle of Population". This particular edition holds immense significance as it was read by none other than Charles Darwin, who later credited it as crucial to his theory of natural selection. In his autobiography, Darwin reveals that after fifteen months of systematic inquiry, he stumbled upon Malthus' work in October 1838 for mere amusement. Little did he know that this chance encounter would shape the foundation of his groundbreaking theory. The image exudes a sense of historical importance and intellectual curiosity. It transports us back to a time when scientific ideas were being birthed and molded into revolutionary concepts. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia, reminding us that these theories laid the groundwork for our understanding of evolution and the survival of species. As we gaze at this remarkable piece, we are reminded not only of Darwin's profound impact on science but also Malthus' influential contribution to demography and population studies. This print serves as a visual testament to their enduring legacies, capturing a pivotal moment in scientific history where two brilliant minds intersected with profound consequences for our understanding of life itself.
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