Darwin's writings have been criticized for their racist and discriminatory undertones, with some arguing that his theories inherently support oppressive beliefs and practices. As a biology enthusiast or student, one may be inclined to dispute this notion, but consider the following: evidence supporting the racist implications of Darwin's theories can be found in unexpected sources. Specifically, The Descent of Man (1871) has been scrutinized for its perceived racial biases and potential contributions to scientific racism. While Darwin's theory of natural selection focuses on biological evolution, its application to humans raises concerns regarding the perpetuation of white supremacist ideologies through descriptions of non-European populations as 'savages' and emphasis on differences in moral disposition, intellect, and cognitive abilities. Scholars examining Darwin's role in scientific racism highlight how his worldview disproportionately associates talent and virtue with Europeans, potentially justifying violent imperialism. Notably, modern evolutionary scholars often overlook or downplay these aspects of Darwin's theory, prompting critics to argue that they are essential to understanding the historical context of his work. http://youtube.com/post/UgkxUdjh-b14QCbAk06z5lrtzmYwt4OU-6f6?si=VgJVTDSC6XPE_zvj ----- First International Conference on a Dialogue between Vedanta and Science on the Origin of Life and Evolution (Vedanta and Science Dialogue Series: VSDS — 2024) November 23—24, 2024 Aksharaa School, Kathmandu, Nepal https://scienceandscientist.org/conference/vsds/2024

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