There is the theory that all the living forms in the world…
“There is the theory that all the living forms in the world have arisen from a single source which itself came from an inorganic form. This theory can be called the 'general theory of evolution,' and the evidence which supports this is not sufficiently strong to allow us to consider it as anything more than a working hypothesis.”
About This Quote
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The general theory of evolution is a working hypothesis, lacking sufficient evidence to be deemed conclusive.
In simple terms: Evolution is a hypothesis, not proven.
Key Takeaway
Treat evolution as provisional theory.
Themes
science
theory
evidence
Mood
analytical
philosophical
Type
Biology:1
Evidence:1
Evolution:1
Form:0
Hypothesis:1
Life:0
Source:0
Strong:0
Support:0
Theory:1
Theory of evolution:1
World:0
General Theory:0
Evolution Evidence:0
Theory Called:0
Form Theory:0
Key Concepts
biology
philosophy of science
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- skeptical
- inquisitive
A Different Perspective
What evidence would convince you?;How do you handle provisional theories?