1: evolution has never been witnessed.
2: We in science are constantly trying to prove the theory of evolution with the theory that life self generated is a pool of amino acids and proteins by complete chance....so far all experiments to attempt to manufacture a self replicating DNA based Molecule have come to no result. there is some evidence supporting RNA based molecules though. Also if successful this would pose an interesting paradox about creation..being we Science created a self replicating molecule...it did not create itself as theory of evolution works.
3: Fossil record is incomplete, yes sure we share similar bone structures to other animals etc.. but there is no defined developmental line of slight mutation per generation to warrant it being evidence for the time being, but it is getting stronger.
Now I am not even saying Evolution is incorrect. I'm being very open minded.
In fact, I think if you were to ask Richard Dawkins (the prince of evolution) he would say similar and he has:
Dawkins stated that "evolution has been observed. It's just that it hasn't been observed while it's happening." He added that "it is rather like a detective coming on a murder after the scene... the detective hasn't actually seen the murder take place, of course. But what you do see is a massive clue ... Huge quantities of circumstantial evidence. It might as well be spelled out in words of English."
Circumstantial for the moment.
Remember I am answering the question at hand....."Absolute Proof?"
There is no absolute proof.
The theory has a lot evidence in its favor and is the leading idea behind the how did we get here? but it is not absolute.
Definition of Evolution
There seems to be some confusion about what exactly evolution is. Now, when most people say 'evolution' they are referring to Macro-evolution (or speciation), which is the process of one animal slowly changing into another animal. People also tend to refer to Micro-evolution (or adaptation) when trying to prove Macro-evolution but they are two separate processes.
Macro-evolution requires the addition of new genetic material as well as mutations to genetic material in order to bring about enough change to be considered. To be clear, a genetic mutation is the removal of, or change to present genetic material.
Micro-evolution is essentially genetic variation in a species due to genetic mutation. No one argues against Micro-evolution because it is clearly evident. Look at all the different breeds of dogs (or finches) there are today. But there is a limit to how much information you can breed out of dog (or finch) DNA before the animal becomes so unhealthy that it is either unable to reproduce or cannot survive long enough to reproduce.
Macro-evolution, on the other hand, is a theory based on speculation that there is no intelligent designer that created the universe and life, therefore it must have arisen by natural causes. This theory postulates that natural adaptations seen in animals today can eventually lead to the establishment of new species of animals, if given enough time. There is no experiment using the scientific method that can be used to prove that the theory of evolution is correct. That is unless you conduct an experiment over millions of years, but it still would not prove that evolution had occurred in the past.
So the short answer is:
'There is abundant proof of Micro-evolution, but no proof of Macro-evolution.'
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evolution is considered a theory and not a hypothesis or law because there is no real proof or evidence to prove evolution.
No. The theory of natural selection explains one mechanism of how evolution works. The theory of evolution defines evolution and that it occurs.
A theory is an idea system with a lot of evidence to support it--for example, the theory of evolution. A law (in science) is an idea system with proof attached to it--no contradictions--example, the law of gravitation.
The founder of the theory of evolution is Charles Darwin.
The theory of evolution by natural selection.
evolution is considered a theory and not a hypothesis or law because there is no real proof or evidence to prove evolution.
Because nothing is proof of evolution.
Punctuated equilibrium is not ' a theory of evolution ' but well ensconced within modern evolutionary theory. Scientists look for evidence, not proof. The evidence suggests that punctuated equilibrium and incremental change are not mutually exclusive and both can occur in nature.
The theory of evolution describes the process of evolution. Evolution is happening out there, while we describe and understand it in here using the theory. ^^
No. The theory of natural selection explains one mechanism of how evolution works. The theory of evolution defines evolution and that it occurs.
Theory of evolution refers to animals and plants evolution along the time. Language evolution is another issue, not entirely related to the theory of evolution. It follows the theory of evolution on some way but it is related to culture evolution, not to the physical attributes evolution.
A theory is an idea system with a lot of evidence to support it--for example, the theory of evolution. A law (in science) is an idea system with proof attached to it--no contradictions--example, the law of gravitation.
The accepted theory of evolution is the theory of evolution by natural selection that was pioneered by Charles Darwin.
No scientific theory ever challenged the theory of evolution.
No theory contradicts evolution. Evolution is the basepoint of all Biology.
He's not known for a theory of evolution. Darwin is.
The founder of the theory of evolution is Charles Darwin.