It is now generally recognized that the publication of Darwin's
Origin of Species in 1859 not only decisively altered the basic
concepts of biological theory but had a profound and lasting
influence on social, philosophic, and religious thought. This work
is rightly regarded as one of the most important books ever
printed. The first edition had a freshness and uncompromising
directness that were considerably weakened in subsequent editions.
Nearly all reprints were based on the greatly modified sixth
edition (1872), and the only modern reprint changes pagination,
making references to the original very difficult. Clearly, there
has been a need for a facsimile reprint. Professor Mayr's
introduction has a threefold purpose: to list passages in the first
edition that Darwin altered in later editions; to point out
instances in which Darwin was clearly pioneering; and to call
attention to neglected passages that show Darwin as a much deeper
thinker than has been recognized. No one can fail to be impressed
by the originality of Darwin's treatment and by the intellectual
challenge his work presents even to the modern reader.
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