There are two theories of evolution. There is the genuine…

Evolution has long been badly taught. In particular, students - and even professional biologists - acquire theories of evolution without any deep understanding of…

— Gregory Bateson

Consequently, theories of evolution which, in accordance with the philosophies inspiring them, consider the mind as emerging from the forces of living matter, or…

— Pope John Paul II

Theories of evolution must provide for the creative acts which brought such theories into existence.

— Michael Polanyi

To be sure, Darwin's theory of evolution is imperfect. However, the fact that a scientific theory cannot yet render an explanation on every point…

— Jon Jones

“Darwin's theory was received in Russia with profound sympathy. While in Western Europe it met firmly established old traditions which it had first to…

— Vladimir Onufrievich Kovalevskiĭ

Scientific theories tell us what is possible; myths tell us what is desirable. Both are needed to guide proper action.

— John Maynard Smith

Historically speaking all - or very nearly all - scientific theories originate from myths.

— Karl Popper

All scientific theories are provisional and may be changed, but ... on the whole, they are accepted from Washington to Moscow because of their…

— Nevill Francis Mott

“Indeed, nothing less than the understanding of God’s earth was in flux. For centuries, the church had censored scientific ideas that were contrary to…

— Joshua Wolf Shenk

“Unlike the traditionally accepted theories of evolution and natural selection, Black’s view stressed that mutations are not accidents; instead, they are the body attempting…

— E.B. Hudspeth

The fact that these scientific theories have a fine track record of successful prediction and explanation speaks for itself. (Which is not to say…

— Hilary Kornblith

You always have to be worried about something that is considered a so-called 'scientific theory' that fits every scenario. Climate change, as they've defined…

— Ted Cruz

Extreme heroism springs from something that no scientific theory can fully explain; it's an illogical impulse that flies in the face of biology, psychology,…

— Christopher McDougall

When you ask why did some particular question occur to a scientist or philosopher for the first time, or why did this particular approach…

— Rebecca Goldstein

Scientific theory and its application to the growing needs of mankind advance hand in hand.

— Cargill Gilston Knott