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Single Idea 3804

[filed under theme 27. Natural Reality / G. Biology / 3. Evolution ]

Full Idea

If I were to give an award for the single best idea anyone has ever had, I'd give it to Darwin.

Gist of Idea

Darwin's idea was the best idea ever

Source

Daniel C. Dennett (Darwin's Dangerous Idea [1995], §1.1)

Book Ref

Dennett,Daniel C.: 'Darwin's Dangerous Idea' [Penguin 1996], p.21