Theories of the origin of humans
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This page is an entry point for Wikipedia articles on the various competing views about the origins of mankind.

• Scientific theories currently accepted as "mainstream":
  • neo-Darwinian evolution
  • Origin of life
  • Evolution of Homo sapiens
  • Single-origin hypothesis, compare Multi-regional origin

• Controversial scientific theories:
  • Aquatic ape theory
  • Panspermia

• Scientific theories currently considered obsolete or improbable:
  • Lamarckian evolution

• Religious beliefs:
  • Creationism
  • Intelligent design

The original article can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theories_of_the_origin_of_humans.
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