Who Is Richard Dawkins?

1. Richard Dawkins is an evolutionary biologist and popular science writer who is known as one of the most outspoken atheists. 2. He is a critic of creationism and intelligent design, and has advocated for the teaching of evolution in schools. 3. The Selfish Gene, which he wrote in 1976, became an international bestseller and established his reputation as a leading public intellectual. 4. In 2006, he founded the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science to promote rational thinking and scientific understanding. 5. He was formerly a University Professor for Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University, where he taught zoology until 2016 when he retired from the position (though he continues to teach online courses through the university). 6. He has also been awarded many honorary degrees by various universities around the world including those from Glasgow Caledonian University (1996), York University (2002), Durham University (2004), University of Dundee (2005), University of St Andrews (2011), University of Exeter (2012)