The place of history in science: reassessing the Darwinian revolution (2017–2022)
Abstract:
This project will examine how historical representations of Darwin and his revolutionary theory have influenced the
shape and direction of modern evolutionary science itself. It will show how certain historical assumptions about
Darwin and natural selection have constrained evolutionary thinking in particular ways. Conversely, it will
demonstrate how contemporary developments in evolutionary science have changed historians¿ understanding of
the history of evolution. The expected outcomes include a new understanding of the mutual interactions between
history and science, capacity building in the field of the history of science, and interdisciplinary collaborations
across the biological sciences and humanities.