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What was one thing that personally influenced Julian Huxley?
In his time, Julian Huxley was one of the minority of biologists who believed natural selection was the main driving force of evolution, and that evolution occurred by small steps
Were there any articles that influenced Julian Huxley's thoughts?
Two of Julian Huxley's papers on sexual selection were influenced by Darwin and Huxley's studies on the courtship of the great crested grebe and other birds that pair for life.
Was there anyone in particular that influenced Julian Huxley?
At Eton College, Julian Huxley developed an interest in ornithology, guided by science master W. D. Piggy Hill. Huxley considered Piggy to be a genius as a teacher

Question: Were his beliefs recognized by most people?
Self-contained rewrite: Were Julian Huxley's beliefs recognized by most people?