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   Reaction to Darwin's theory

   He monitored the debate closely, cheering on Thomas Henry Huxley's battles with Richard Owen to remove clerical domination of the scientific establishment.
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   On the Origin of Species

   Immediate scientific reaction to Darwin's theory was mixed.
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   Publication of Darwin's theory

   See the reaction to Darwin's theory for these developments, in the context of his life, work and outside influences at the time.
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   Darwin from Insectivorous plants to Worms

   See inception of Darwin's theory, development of Darwin's theory, publication of Darwin's theory, reaction to Darwin's theory, Darwin from Orchids to Variation and Darwin from Descent of Man to Emotions for events leading up to this article.
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   History of evolutionary thought

   See also: Reaction to Darwin's theory
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   Thomas Henry Huxley

   See also: Reaction to Darwin's theory
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   Creation-evolution controversy

   See also: Reaction to Darwin's theory
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   1860 Oxford evolution debate

   Further information: Reaction to Darwin's theory
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   Richard Owen

   During the reaction to Darwin's theory, Huxley's arguments with Owen continued.
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    History of the creation-evolution controversy

    The theory's most profound element, "natural selection," challenged the generally accepted idea of divine intervention in species formation, leading to strong reaction to Darwin's theory.

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• 1860 Oxford evolution debate,
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