As an explanation for modifications in populations, Darwinism is an empirical doctrine. As an explanation for how complex organisms came into existence in the first place, it is pure philosophy.
Darwin on Trial, p. 117
As an explanation for modifications in populations, Darwinism is an empirical doctrine. As an explanation for how complex organisms came into existence in the first place, it is pure philosophy.
Darwin on Trial, p. 117
Out of Babel 
I’m observing this right now in the field of evolutionary psychology as I read “The Righteous Mind” by Jonathan Haidt (who seems to be a very reasonable and clear-thinking person). All of the actual data and observations are equally consistent with a supernatural or biblical framework. All of the connections to evolutionary theory are speculative origin stories.
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Ha ha, I loved that book! I like his description of the looks working-class people would give him when he asked them to explain why certain kinds of behavior were wrong.
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