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Introduction: On the Philosophy & Metaphysics of Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution
For thousands of years many philosophers had argued that life must have been created by a supernatural being / creator / God due to the incredible complexity of Nature (in particular, we humans and our minds). Thus it is remarkable that Charles Darwin (and others) were able to explain our existence by means of Evolution from Natural Selection - which is very obvious once understood.
Below you will find a brief summary of Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution and some interesting quotes from Darwin on Evolution, Natural Selection, Science, Humanity, God and Religion.
When thinking about evolution, it is important to take a further step and ask, 'What is evolving?' As this website explains, there is a simple and obvious explanation of what exists and thus how we can understand the metaphysical foundations of Evolution. See Evolution-Metaphysics webpage.
We hope you enjoy the following quotes and browsing around this website. We have a wonderful collection of knowledge from many of the greatest minds of human history - and most importantly can provide a simple sensible explanation for most of them!
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Although I am fully convinced of the truth of the views given in this volume I by no means expect to convince experienced naturalists whose minds are stocked with a multitude of facts all viewed, during a long course of years, from a point of view directly opposite to mine. But I look with confidence to the future to young and rising naturalists, who will be able to view both sides of the question with impartiality. (Charles Darwin)
What else can I help you with?
Did Darwin believe in continuous or discontinuous?
He believed in neither, he thought that a species would continue not in its own form, rather a form that experienced evolution
What did Alexander oparin say about the theory of evolution?
He has been called the " Charles Darwin " of the 20th century, but his greatest interest was in abiogenesis and that rather from a dialectal materialistic perspective.
What was Darwins catchphrase for the gradual evolution of new species?
Darwin didn't have a catchphrase for this, as far as I am aware. A famous catchphrase for natural selection that was coined by Herbert Spencer and used by Charles Darwin is "survival of the fittest". Unfortunately this catchphrase does a rather poor job of portraying the principle of differential reproductive success.
Who are some famous evolutionists?
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According to lamarck how did species evolve?
Please understand that EVOLUTION is not a true theory.Every SINGLE assumption and rule that evolution has put forward has been proved wrong ,not only by paleontological evidence ,but also by evidence from all divisions of science. JUST think of it this way: A changes to z very slowly through time .ok.But then,A has to pass through all 25 letters to get to Z.This means that WE SHOULD FIND More fossils of these INTERMEDIATE species rather than the complete organisms that have @evolved@.But in fact none exists. Evolution is just a rumor that has been proven wrong but has been dragged out unnecessarily to the 21st century.
How did Lamarck's theory of evolution vary from Darwin's?
Lamarck proposed that acquired traits could be inherited, while Darwin emphasized natural selection as the mechanism for evolutionary change. Lamarck's theory focused on an organism's individual efforts to adapt, whereas Darwin's theory highlighted the role of competition and environmental factors in shaping evolution. Despite both theories contributing to our understanding of evolution, Darwin's theory has gained more support due to its emphasis on genetic variation and natural selection.
Which is not one of Darwin four main ideas of natural selection?
One idea that is not one of Darwin's four main concepts of natural selection is the concept of "inheritance of acquired characteristics," which was proposed by Lamarck. Darwin's four main ideas include variation within populations, competition for resources, survival of the fittest, and the inheritance of favorable traits. Unlike Lamarck's theory, Darwin emphasized that traits are passed down through genetic inheritance rather than acquired through an individual's lifetime.
What is correct i would rather be sick or i would rather get sick?
I would rather get sick
What is the correct spelling for rather?
Rather.
Was Lamark's theory proven to be correct?
It's Lamarck. Not really ... he got a lot of things right, but he thought that traits were acquired from the environment - rather than that the environment selected for "random" traits that "just showed up". Remember, genes and mutations were unknown concepts in those days.
What state is Darwin in?
Darwin is the capital City of the Northern Territory, Australia. The Northern Territory is actually a territory rather than a state.
But still is it correct English?
it is not correct English, you rather say still
What oppositions did Darwin's theory have?
It has been argued from the earliest publication of Darwin's theory of evolution that since the bible describes the creation of species as an instantaneous process, performed by God, rather than an evolutionary process resulting from natural selection, Darwin's theory is religiously unacceptable.
Which colleges in the state of Tennessee will accept males who graduated with a GED rather than a diploma?
All of the colleges in Tennessee will accept someone with a GED.
Is the question I may as well remain unmarried rather than get married to him correct grammar?
No. "Rather than" is wrong. The proper construction is " as well... as."
What are the proper uses of whether and rather?
"I will accept whatever weather we get that day, whetherI like it or not, but I would rather be able to pick my own weather".
A duck is in a pond Is it grammatically correct to say that?
Quite. It treats the two as if they are rather discernable objects, but correct.
