Explore the revolutionary life and multifaceted contributions of Alfred Russel Wallace in this captivating lecture by Jim Costa. Delve into Wallace's expeditions to Amazonia and Southeast Asia, his independent discovery of natural selection, and his founding of evolutionary biogeography. Learn about Wallace's controversial pursuits, including spiritualism and socialism, and his tireless advocacy for social reforms. Discover how this complex Victorian-era naturalist became a pioneer of socially engaged science, campaigning for land reform, labor rights, and women's suffrage. Gain insights into Wallace's scientific achievements, his relationship with Charles Darwin, and his enduring legacy in fields ranging from evolutionary biology to social justice. Through Costa's engaging presentation, based on his new biography "Radical by Nature," uncover the inspiring story of a multifaceted thinker who continues to influence scientific and social thought two centuries after his birth.
Radical by Nature - The Revolutionary Life of Alfred Russel Wallace
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Who is Wallace
Scientific Aspects
Honors
Who is this guy
Birth in the Borderlands
Humble Beginnings
Social Revolution
Henry Walter Bates
Travel to South America
Making Observations
After 4 Years of Trials
Catastrophic Loss
Despite Losses
Evolutionary Thinking
Wallaces Vow
Wallace Arrives in the East
Sarawak Law
Species Notebook
Wallaces Strategy
Wallace and Darwin
Breaking the Species Barrier
Wallaces Essay to Darwin
On the Origin of Species
Wallaces Vision
Wallaces Line
Wallaces Model
Wallaces Paper
Family
The Melee Archipelago
Human Evolution
Spiritualism
Darwin and Wallace
Wallaces American tour
Scientific Establishment
A thorough socialist
Sexual selection
Socially engaged scientist
Letter to Violet
Taught by
Linnean Society
