evolutionary biology 21
- Human races are better called sub-species, and evolution will end the monogenist-polygenist dispute
- As far as can be judged, no differences between human races are of direct use to people
Charles Darwin
British naturalist (1809 to 1882), born in Shrewsbury; sailed as naturalist on the five-year voyage of HMS Beagle from 1831; author of On the Origin of Species.
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What Charles Darwin says most about
racism 5
- As far as can be judged, no differences between human races are of direct use to people
- Within a few centuries civilised races will almost certainly exterminate and replace savage races
behavioural science 3
- Some gestures that seem natural, such as joined hands in prayer, are apparently learnt like words
- Facial expressions reveal thoughts and intentions more truly than words
empathy 3
- Suppressing our sympathy for the weak would degrade the noblest part of our nature
- Once sympathy reaches the whole nation, only an artificial barrier keeps it from all races
humility 2
- Those who know little, not those who know much, are the ones who assert science will never solve a problem
- A dog expresses love and humility more plainly than a human can