PHLA10H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Natural Selection, Genetic Code, Theistic Evolution
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Does not accept the mindless evolution process, believes that god directly intervenes to make the adaptations in animals that we observe. God sets the mindless evolution into place, these processes result in the adaptations of animals that we observe. Mindless evolution occurs (without god), these processes result in the adaptations of animals that we observe. Creationist arguments: evolutionary evidence is not certain (i. e. no one from billions of years ago is around now) Counter argument: evolution is the best possible explanation (recall abductive arguments: second law of thermodynamics states that it is impossible for order to rise from disorder. Darwin"s theory of evolution: darwin"s theory of evolution stems from 2 main points, all present-day living things are genealogically related tree of life, some traits are passed on in species and some are lost natural selection. Natural selection: fitness = an organism"s ability to survive and reproduce.
