Ruse, M. The Darwinian Revolution: Science Red in Tooth and Claw (1981)

Ruse, M. The Darwinian Revolution: Science Red in Tooth and Claw / M. Ruse. — Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1981. — 336 p.

In this comprehensive study, Michael Ruse examines the social, intellectual, and scientific context surrounding the emergence of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The author explores how the cultural climate of Victorian England, combined with the specific scientific debates of the time, facilitated the "Darwinian revolution." Ruse provides an analytical look at the methodology of science, arguing that Darwin's work was not merely an empirical discovery but a significant shift in the conceptual framework of the biological sciences. The book is widely recognized for its contribution to understanding the internal and external factors that shaped the acceptance of evolutionary theory.