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Quotes about darwinism

Darwinism, a term often synonymous with the theory of evolution, represents a profound and transformative understanding of the natural world. At its core, Darwinism embodies the concept of natural selection, where the survival and reproduction of organisms are influenced by their ability to adapt to their environment. This idea has not only reshaped biological sciences but also sparked philosophical and ethical discussions about humanity's place in the universe. People are drawn to quotes about Darwinism because they encapsulate the awe-inspiring complexity and interconnectedness of life. These quotes often provoke thought, challenge preconceived notions, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the intricate tapestry of life on Earth. They serve as a reminder of the relentless and often unpredictable forces that shape our existence, encouraging a sense of curiosity and wonder. Whether one is a scientist, philosopher, or simply a curious mind, the exploration of Darwinism through quotes offers a window into the dynamic processes that govern life, evolution, and the ever-evolving story of our planet.

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The perfect example of Darwinism is what technology has done to businesses.
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Nothing seemed to offer more striking proof to the late Victorian mind of the infernal truth of social Darwinism than the supposed demise of the Tasmanian Aborigines.
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Oui, les espèces actuelles sont stables, mais elles ne l'ont pas toujours été, autrement il faudrait recourir à un Créateur pour expliquer l'apparition des êtres vivants
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Darwin's theory shows the truth of naturalism: we are animals like any other; our fate and that of the rest of life on Earth are the same. Yet, in an irony all the more exquisite because no one has noticed it, Darwinism is now the central prop of the humanist faith that we can transcend our animal natures and rule the Eart.
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The notion that not only the biopolymer but the operating program of a living cell could be arrived at by chance in a primordial organic soup here on the Earth is evidently nonsense of a high order.
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Life cannot have had a random beginning ... The trouble is that there are about 2000 enzymes, and the chance of obtaining them all in a random trial is only one part in 10^40,000, an outrageously small probability that could not be faced even if the whole universe consisted of organic soup.
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I believe that one day the Darwinian myth will be ranked the greatest deceit in the history of science. When this happens many people will pose the question: how did this ever happen? The present text surveys some of the answers which have been given, but there is no reason to believe we have yet reached the final one. There will be a lot of work to do for coming generations of historians of biology.p422
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A growing number of respectable scientists are defecting from the evolutionist camp.....moreover, for the most part these "experts" have abandoned Darwinism, not on the basis of religious faith or biblical persuasions, but on strictly scientific grounds, and in some instances, regretfully.
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There are no detailed Darwinian accounts for the evolution of any fundamental biochemical or cellular system, only a variety of wishful speculations[Article : "In the Details . . . What?"]
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I have always thought that Darwin was wrong: his theory doesn’t account for all this variety of species. It hasn’t the necessary multiplicity. Nowadays some people are fond of saying that at last evolution has produced a species that is able to understand the whole process which gave it birth. Now that you can’t say.[Drury, Conversation with Wittgenstein, p174]
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