Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution: His Life and Work

Delving into the life of the man who first articulated a systematic theory of evolution, this biography paints a vivid portrait of Jean‑Baptiste Lamarck. It traces his early years, his academic rise at the Jardin des Plantes, and the bold ideas he set forth in the first decade of the nineteenth century, ideas that would later spark fierce debate with emerging Darwinian thought.

The author’s careful research brings readers into the very streets where Lamarck was born and educated, drawing on parish records, personal visits, and rare contemporary accounts. Alongside a clear narrative, the book offers translations of Lamarck’s own writings, allowing listeners to hear his voice directly and understand the foundations of what became known as Lamarickian theory.

Presented in an accessible, conversational style, the work reveals the human side of a scientist whose concepts were once dismissed and later revived. Listeners come away with a deeper appreciation of the early struggles and triumphs that shaped modern evolutionary biology.