A Thousand Years Before Darwin

A Thousand Years Before Darwin discusses the contributions of Muslim scholars during the Islamic Golden Age to the study of anatomy, biology and evolutionary thought.

In an age when history often celebrates singular figures, this book reminds us that the pursuit of knowledge has always been a global and interconnected endeavour. It invites us to celebrate both Darwin’s legacy and the centuries of inquiry that preceded him – revealing a richer, more inclusive story of science.

About the Speaker:

Rui Diogo is a researcher, speaker and writer. He is renowned for addressing broader scientific questions and societal issues using empirical data from many different fields of science. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and a PhD at the University of Liege, Belgium. This was followed up with a postdoc. at King’s College London, and a Master’s and PhD at the Department of Biology at George Washington University, US. A wanderer as well as a wonderer, he has conducted research, given speeches, and travelled to more than 120 countries. He is the author of more than 150 papers and 20 books, including: “Learning and Understanding Human Anatomy and Pathology,” – a textbook that is used in several medical schools globally – “Evolution Driven by Organismal Behavior” – listed amongst the ten best evolutionary books of 2017 – and “Meaning of Life, Human Nature, and Delusions.”

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The Black Hole
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