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Mostly by explaining why these creationist criticisms are based in an incomplete understanding of the principles of knowledge and an insufficient knowledge of the relevant data.
Creationists say that one of the main problems of Darwin's theory of evolution is that evolution cannot be proved. They say that the reason why it cannot be proved is because no one was there to observe the process of evolution. They call it a "theory" in the sense of an hypothesis.
Scientists say that nothing is 'proved' in science, in the sense of mathematical proof. All theories are judged by the abundance and quality of the evidence in their favor. 'Being there' is not a requirement for theories of stellar fusion or of the internal workings of the atom. What matters is that the evidence can be observed in the present. And the word "theory", in science, does not carry the same meaning as used in the colloquial sense, of 'hypothesis' or 'guess'. A scientific theory is an explanation of some phenomenon or phenomena that has been extensively tested, and for which no contrary evidence exists.
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What are some of the criticisms of the theory of evolution?
The theory of evolution has many criticisms but none have proven evolution wrong. For example, some people argue that the bacterial flagellum is 'irreducibly complex' and therefore can not have evolved, even though the evidence shows that it not only could have, but has.
What is the theories of origin of man?
Scientists have proposed several theories of man's origin. Some of these theories are: the Creationist theory, the missing links theory and the out of Africa theory.
What is a creationist theory for plate tectonics?
Creationist theory and plate tectonics do not disagree in any way.
How do evolutionists explain the inception of life on Earth?
They don't! Abiogenisis is not part of evolution as you need already living organisms to evolve. This is a common creationist misunderstanding of evolution and evolutionary theory
When was the darninim theory of evolution accepted?
The theory of evolution was accepted by scientists in 1859, Darwin's first book was published the same year that his theory was accepted.
How might the theory of evolution be used by scientists in their studies?
to explain the relationship
Who is the most famous of the scientists who developed the theory of evolution?
Evolution is a fact, not a theory. There are theories as to how the process of evolution works. The most notable is through natural selection proposed by Darwin and Wallace
What do scientists think about the theory of evolution?
The scientific consensus overwhelmingly supports the theory of evolution. It is considered the foundational framework for understanding the history of life on Earth and is supported by a wide range of evidence from fields such as paleontology, genetics, and comparative anatomy. Scientific understanding of evolution continues to evolve as new evidence and discoveries emerge.
When was the theory of evolution discovered?
The theory of evolution was proposed by Charles Darwin in his book "On the Origin of Species" published in 1859. However, the idea of evolution had been discussed by earlier naturalists and scientists before Darwin.
Has Lamarck's theory of evolution been proved?
Scientists do not prove things. Lamarck's theory is long refuted as acquired characteristics and the use and disuse concepts are not explanations for evolution of populations.
What would be evidence of evolution?
A creationist idea of " transitional " forms. The crocaduck, a dog giving birth to kittens and other nonsense that would violate the basic tenets of evolutionary theory.
Why do you believe Darwin to be correct?
I already had a good grasp of geology and paleontology when I carefully read Charles Darwin's The Evolution of Species. I studied his conclusions, how he arrived at them and what methodologies he used, and was interested in his collaboration with other scientists and with breeders. I have read extensively the reviews and publications by supporters and opponents of Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection - including a number of Creationist authors.I have absolutely no doubt that Darwin was right in his understanding of the evolution of species.
