Absolutely nothing Quote by Charles Darwin
“I would give absolutely nothing for the theory of Natural Selection, if it requires miraculous additions at any one stage of descent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: On the Origin of Species, 1859
Darwin argues that natural selection must be a gradual, non-miraculous process without sudden, unexplained jumps.
In simple terms: Evolution works step by step, not by miracles.
Key Takeaway
Accept gradual change over time.
Themes
evolution
science
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- biology education
- debates on creationism
- policy making
- public understanding of science
Key Concepts
natural selection
gradualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we test gradual changes?
- What evidence supports stepwise evolution?
A Different Perspective
If selection is not gradual, the theory loses explanatory power.
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