The Influence Of Writers On Charles Darwin The theory of Evolution as presented by Charles Darwin has had a great impact on the world today. It has caused many debates between religious authorities and those from the scientific community. This theory had prompted individuals to think about themselves, their origins and it has changed the way in which they view themselves in the environment. However, Darwin was not the first person to write on evolution. There were many others before him such as Lamarck, Buffon, and Darwin's grandfather Erasmus Darwin. However, what distinguishes Charles Darwin from the others is the fact that he collected and p