England: On the Origin of Species published by Darwin and Wallace
The theory proposes the inter–related theories of DARWINISM: “evolution” and “natural selection”
Darwinism is a self–contained proposition, and does not entertain/incorporate the possibility of a transcendent dynamic(s) guiding/impacting/tweaking its twin dynamics.
Thus, while Darwinism is currently absolutely quite “politically correct” in scientific circles, “the plot may indeed be thicker” than the current conventional scientific wisdom.
Note: Summa Metaphysica (by Birnbaum) proposes that the proposed dynamics “Quest for Potential” and “Extraordinariation” transcend “Darwinism” (although Darwinism is a subcomponent).
Darwin: Born February, 1809, Shropshire, England; died April 1882, Kent, England.