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It cannot be denied that Charles Darwin’s contribution in the world of science and to humanity in general, has created a huge impact. The man behind the “Origins of Species”, a publication which was released over a century and a half ago and contained all of his ideas, which shaped the way many of us understand the beginnings of man and the Universe.

Controversial or not, and whether one agrees to his ideas or not, Charles Darwin was a very important person to the world.

In this documentary, Richard Dawkins creates the ultimate guide to learning about Charles Darwin and his theories. Presented in a three part series, this film is one of the most comprehensive presentations ever made of the subject.

The Fifth Ape. In the second episode Richard Dawkins deals with some of the philosophical and social ramifications of the theory of evolution. Dawkins starts out in Kenya, speaking with palaeontologist Richard Leakey. He then visits Christ is the Answer Ministries, Kenya’s largest Pentecostal church, to interview Bishop Bonifes Adoyo. Adoyo has led the movement to press the National Museums of Kenya to sideline its collection of hominid bones pointing to man’s evolution from ape to human.

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A documentary presented in three parts, The Genius of Charles Darwin is from Richard Dawkins who is an evolutionary biologist.

Part Two deals with the ramnifications of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and how other see the philosophical significance of it. It also presents some arguments from those who support Darwin and discusses facts with an evolutionary psychologist.

You may be interested in:

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   The Genius of Charles Darwin – Part 1
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   The Genius of Charles Darwin – Part 3
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   Charles Darwin
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   Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life