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How did Rudolf Virchow view Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection?
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Rudolf Virchow
German pathologist and statesman Rudolf Virchow was one of the most prominent physicians of the 19th century.
Although it is sometimes claimed that the German pathologist Rudolf Virchow was antagonistic toward Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection, this is a misconception. In reality, Virchow accepted the theory as a scientific hypothesis. However, he maintained a cautious stance throughout his later years, arguing that there was insufficient evidence to justify its full acceptance.1