In the 150 years since the publication of On the Origin of Species, the reputation of Charles Darwin has oscillated between two extremes – a secular saint and a heretic. The truth, however, is much more complicated. While Darwin was apparently a kind and just man, his theory of evolution and natural selection was one of the most destructive ideas in history. So who is Charles Darwin? What did he truly believe – and what did his research actually prove? Benjamin Wiker, in his book Darwin's Myth: The Life and Lies of Charles Darwin, dispels myths and misconceptions and sets the record straight. The book Darwin's Myth, both informative and illustrative, strips away the politically correct veneer of Darwinism and presents a critical, scientific analysis of Darwin's life and his very mutable history.
