Genius of Charles Darwin, The

Synopsis
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins explores the work of Charles Darwin in this 3-part series for Channel 4. Darwin’s theory of evolution has always been at the crux of Dawkins’ criticism of creationism and religious reasoning. In this series he brings these ideas to life in an effort to discuss Darwin’s influence on modern atheism. He shows how evidence supporting the theory of evolution has been accumulated by scientists ever since Darwin’s stunning discovery. In addition to explaining Darwin’s ideas, Dawkins also shows how the intellectual journey undertaken by Darwin led inevitably to an atheistic world view. For, once nature could be explained by the theory of evolution, it simply wasn’t necessary to continue with the idea that God was responsible for all Creation.

NB. Approx 19 hours of uncut interviews conducted for the series with biologists, philosophers, clergymen, business analysts, teachers, and evolutionary psychologists are available separately in a 3-DVD set from http://store.richarddawkins.net/collections/dvds. Cost $29.95 + p&p

Disc 1: Daniel Dennett, Steven Pinker, Craig Venter, Randy Nesse, Peter Singer, Sean Casey, Wendy Wright
Disc 2: Randall Keynes, Father George Coyne, Rowan Williams, Jonathan Kingdon, Richard Leakey, Larry Gelmon, Steven Rose, Eric Beinhocker, John Mackay, Bonifes Adoyo
Disc 3: Science Class Science Teachers at Park High School, Richard Hulbert Jr, Frans De Waal, Claus Rodgaard, Sperm Bank Women, Wane Besen, Iris French, Nick Cowan
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2008
Year of production
2008
Notes
Broadcast in 3 parts on Channel 4 beginning 4/8/2008
Subjects
Biology; Philosophy; Religious studies
Keywords
creationism; Darwin, Charles; evolution; history of science; religious belief and practice

Online availability

URI
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-genius-of-charles-darwin/4od
Price
free
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Contributor
Richard Dawkins

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£19.99
Availability
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Duration/Size
150 minutes
Year
2010

Sponsor

Name

Channel 4

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Name

4DVD

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020 7396 4444
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