The Genius of Charles Darwin

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The Genius of Charles Darwin is a three-part television documentary, written and presented by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. It was first shown in August 2008 on Channel 4. It won Best TV Documentary Series 2008 at the British Broadcast Awards in January 2009.

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3 Episodes

E01 Life, Darwin & Everything

Who was Charles Darwin, and how did he conceive his revolutionary idea? How does evolution work? Most important, why does it matter? Darwin's treatise, On the Origin of Species, represented the culmination of years of research and thought. And, the evidence confirming natural selection has continued to mount.

August 4, 2008

E02 The Fifth Ape

As a product of natural selection, the human species has nevertheless managed to transcend the evolutionary process by developing altruism. Dawkins explores the social and political implications of evolution--and how some proponents have misused science to promote genocide, eugenics, and ethnic cleansing.

August 11, 2008

E03 God Strikes Back

Despite overwhelming evidence, many religious fundamentalists around the world refuse to accept evolution. Face to face, Dawkins takes on those who would deny or attack Darwin's idea. Finally, Dawkins explains how people might find consolation in the idea of a world ruled by brutal natural forces rather than benign Creator.

August 18, 2008

The Genius of Charles Darwin

E01 Life, Darwin & Everything

E02 The Fifth Ape

E03 God Strikes Back

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E01 Life, Darwin & Everything

E02 The Fifth Ape

E03 God Strikes Back