Richard Dawkins: Evolution, Atheism, and Scientific Advocacy

This biography profiles Richard Dawkins, a prominent British evolutionary biologist and influential science communicator. He is best known for his gene-centered view of evolution, introduced in his landmark book The Selfish Gene, and for inventing the concept of the meme. The text details his extensive academic career at the University of Oxford and his transition into a leading figure of New Atheism. In addition to his scientific work, the source covers his criticism of religion, specifically his arguments against creationism and his advocacy for secularism. The article also documents his political views, numerous literary awards, and his legacy as a controversial public intellectual.