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Theories of Evolution Just Before Darwin

The idea of evolution was in the air by the early 19th century. This lecture looks at precursors to Darwin, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, who wrote a systematic account of the evolution of species over time and proposed that acquired characteristics can be inherited.

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  • Originally Aired March 22, 2022
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