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[[category:isms]][[category:working definitions]][[Darwinism]] is a philosophical position which holds that the [[scientific theory]] of [[evolution by natural selection]] (EbNS), which was first published by [[Charles Darwin]] in his book ''[[The Origin of Species]]'' in 1859, is [[scientific truth|scientifically "true"]] – i.e. that it is the explanation of [[species origins]] which best fits all the available [[evidence]]. Generally, those who agree with the Darwinian position hold that it is not only the best explanation but ''by far'' the best explanation, with no other explanation even coming close (excepting minor variations of EbNS itself). | [[category:isms]][[category:working definitions]][[Darwinism]] is a philosophical position which holds that the [[scientific theory]] of [[evolution by natural selection]] (EbNS), which was first published by [[Charles Darwin]] in his book ''[[The Origin of Species]]'' in 1859, is [[scientific truth|scientifically "true"]] – i.e. that it is the explanation of [[species origins]] which best fits all the available [[evidence]]. Generally, those who agree with the Darwinian position hold that it is not only the best explanation but ''by far'' the best explanation, with no other explanation even coming close (excepting minor variations of EbNS itself). | ||
| − | Those who hold this position generally do not describe themselves as "Darwinists"; the term was invented as an attack on the theory of [[evolution by natural selection]]. The term is intended to make it seem (at least, to an uninformed audience) that this position – which is based on mountains of [[scientific evidence]] and has been ruthlessly scrutinized for over a century – with a term that makes it seem like just another [[ideology]] ( | + | Those who hold this position generally do not describe themselves as "Darwinists"; the term was invented as an attack on the theory of [[evolution by natural selection]]. The term is intended to make it seem (at least, to an uninformed audience) that this position – which is based on mountains of [[scientific evidence]] and has been ruthlessly scrutinized for over a century – with a term that makes it seem like just another [[ideology]] (or "[[:category:isms|-ism]]"). |
Correspondingly, those who attack EbNS – by working to prevent schools from teaching it (or at least working to require that their own pseudo-theories should be [[teach the controversy|taught as equally valid]]), and generally undermining its credibility – by [[intellectual dishonesty|intellectually dishonest]] means (and frequently just flat-out [[lying]]) are probably best described as [[anti-Darwinist]]s; they are not attacking the EbNS theory on rational grounds, in a way which might lead to revelation of genuine flaws in the theory, but rather merely as another [[religion]] to be beaten into submission by [[carrot-and-stick negotiation|any means necessary]]. | Correspondingly, those who attack EbNS – by working to prevent schools from teaching it (or at least working to require that their own pseudo-theories should be [[teach the controversy|taught as equally valid]]), and generally undermining its credibility – by [[intellectual dishonesty|intellectually dishonest]] means (and frequently just flat-out [[lying]]) are probably best described as [[anti-Darwinist]]s; they are not attacking the EbNS theory on rational grounds, in a way which might lead to revelation of genuine flaws in the theory, but rather merely as another [[religion]] to be beaten into submission by [[carrot-and-stick negotiation|any means necessary]]. | ||
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===Opposition=== | ===Opposition=== | ||
See [[anti-Darwinism]]. | See [[anti-Darwinism]]. | ||
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===Related Terms=== | ===Related Terms=== | ||
The ideas behind [[Darwinism]] are often confused with other seemingly-similar concepts: | The ideas behind [[Darwinism]] are often confused with other seemingly-similar concepts: | ||
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* {{conservapedia}}: redirects to [[conservapedia:Evolutionism|Evolutionism]] as of 2007-09-01 | * {{conservapedia}}: redirects to [[conservapedia:Evolutionism|Evolutionism]] as of 2007-09-01 | ||
** separate article from [[conservapedia:Evolution|Evolution]] | ** separate article from [[conservapedia:Evolution|Evolution]] | ||
| − | * <s>{{dkosopedia}}</s>: no article as of 2007-09-01 | + | * <s>{{dkosopedia}}</s>[[category:!dkosopedia]] no article (as of 2007-09-01) |
| + | * <s>{{sourcewatch}}</s>[[category:!sourcewatch]] no article (as of 2008-05-18); see [[sourcewatch:Special:Search/Darwinism|search]] | ||
===Editorials / Opinion=== | ===Editorials / Opinion=== | ||
* '''2006-02-28''' [http://www.greythumb.org/blog/index.php?/archives/80-Eugenics-doesnt-work.-Ask-why,-asshole..html Eugenics doesn't work...] (2007-09-01 dead link?) [[google:cache:www.greythumb.org/blog/index.php%3F/archives/80-Eugenics-doesnt-work.-Ask-why,-asshole..html|Google cache]] | * '''2006-02-28''' [http://www.greythumb.org/blog/index.php?/archives/80-Eugenics-doesnt-work.-Ask-why,-asshole..html Eugenics doesn't work...] (2007-09-01 dead link?) [[google:cache:www.greythumb.org/blog/index.php%3F/archives/80-Eugenics-doesnt-work.-Ask-why,-asshole..html|Google cache]] | ||
Revision as of 13:20, 18 May 2008
Overview
Darwinism is a philosophical position which holds that the scientific theory of evolution by natural selection (EbNS), which was first published by Charles Darwin in his book The Origin of Species in 1859, is scientifically "true" – i.e. that it is the explanation of species origins which best fits all the available evidence. Generally, those who agree with the Darwinian position hold that it is not only the best explanation but by far the best explanation, with no other explanation even coming close (excepting minor variations of EbNS itself).
Those who hold this position generally do not describe themselves as "Darwinists"; the term was invented as an attack on the theory of evolution by natural selection. The term is intended to make it seem (at least, to an uninformed audience) that this position – which is based on mountains of scientific evidence and has been ruthlessly scrutinized for over a century – with a term that makes it seem like just another ideology (or "-ism").
Correspondingly, those who attack EbNS – by working to prevent schools from teaching it (or at least working to require that their own pseudo-theories should be taught as equally valid), and generally undermining its credibility – by intellectually dishonest means (and frequently just flat-out lying) are probably best described as anti-Darwinists; they are not attacking the EbNS theory on rational grounds, in a way which might lead to revelation of genuine flaws in the theory, but rather merely as another religion to be beaten into submission by any means necessary.
Support
The Darwinian position (i.e. that EbNS is most likely true) is overwhelmingly embraced by the scientific community. It is relentlessly consistent with massive amounts of data collected across multiple scientific disciplines, including anthropology, biology, geology, medicine, and psychology. need to collect more on this
"Nothing in biology makes sense except in light of evolution." – Daniel Dennett
Opposition
See anti-Darwinism.
Related Terms
The ideas behind Darwinism are often confused with other seemingly-similar concepts:
Links
Reference
- Wikipedia
- Conservapedia
: redirects to Evolutionism as of 2007-09-01
- separate article from Evolution
dKosopediano article (as of 2007-09-01)SourceWatchno article (as of 2008-05-18); see search
Editorials / Opinion
- 2006-02-28 Eugenics doesn't work... (2007-09-01 dead link?) Google cache
Projects
- The Journal of Evolutionary Philosophy: "Dedicated to promoting the theory of evolution as a solid foundation upon which to build a meaningful philosophy of human life" (thus helping to counter the religionist claim that there can be no meaning to life without God/religion)
Filed Links
- redirect template:links/smw