The book defines the subject and tasks of the theory of evolution, describes the development of evolutionary ideas, evidence and methods of studying the evolution of organic nature, examines the unit, material, factors of evolution, the emergence of adaptations, the problem of species and speciation. Directions and regularities of evolution are considered: regularities of evolution of groups, organs and functions, ontogenesis. Here is an article on the problem of the origin of man. [DT It is intended for university students.. [ ) Can be used by specialists-bnologists and all those interested in the problem of evolution... [