Biology Quote by Dr. Henry Morris
““Evolution presupposes an innate tendency toward progress and increasing order and complexity in the universe, but the second law of thermodynamics proves there is an innate tendency toward decay and disorder in the universe.””
About This Quote
The quote contrasts evolutionary progress with thermodynamic decay, suggesting a tension between order‑building and inevitable disorder.
In simple terms: Evolution seeks order, thermodynamics drives disorder.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both forces in natural and social systems.
Themes
science
philosophy
cosmology
entropy
progress
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
analytical
Type
explanatory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- discussing scientific theories
- debating philosophical implications
- educational lectures
- writing articles
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
entropy
thermodynamics
evolutionary theory
complexity
order vs chaos
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile opposing natural tendencies?
- Can order emerge from disorder?
A Different Perspective
Thermodynamics does not negate evolution; they operate at different scales and contexts.
![“The illusion that Nature … adopts the same complexity scale used by people … arises each time we face … configuration [space]…. The second law of Thermodynamics, for example, has been interpreted in many textbooks as though Nature exhibits an incurable tendency to disrupt order. Nature, of course…” quote by Judea Pearl](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6e9/judea-pearl-150063_nature_the-illusion-that-nature-adopts-the-same_906910.jpg)
![“Professor Eddington has recently remarked that 'The law that entropy always increases - the second law of thermodynamics - holds, I think, the supreme position among the laws of nature'. It is not a little instructive that so similar a law [the fundamental theorem of natural selection] should hold…” quote by Ronald Fisher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba5/ronald-fisher-14852_biological-science_professor-eddington-has-recently-remarke_3010389.jpg)
