Theories of the origin of humans

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

Table of contents

1 Mainstream theories 2 Controversial theories 3 Obsolete theories

Mainstream theories

• Evolution
  • Modern evolutionary synthesis
  • Evolutionary biology
• Origin of life
• Evolution of Homo sapiens
• Single-origin hypothesis vs. Multi-regional origin
• Mitochondrial Eve and Y-chromosomal Adam

Controversial theories

• Aquatic ape theory
• Panspermia
• Intelligent design
• Creationism
  • Raelism
  • Other creation beliefs

Obsolete theories

• Lamarckian evolution (however, see Epigenetic inheritance.)