One thing about Darwin that fascinates me is that his theory of natural selection came about without any knowledge of genetics. Since then there has been a synthesis of evolution and genetics which expands the whole of it. While the process of evolution remains questionable, evolution itself seems to be more factual than in Darwin's time. Even though modern concepts alter the original Darwinian concepts, Darwin set the path.
On Feb 12, 4:20 pm, frantheman <[email protected]> wrote: > Charles Darwin is 200 years old today. He published "On the Origin of > Species" 150 years ago. > > Darwin was a genial thinker and, on of the things I find most > impressive about him, an honest intellect. Apart from his insights > into evolution and natural selection, one of the most fascinating > things about him was his spiritual journey, leading him from intended > study of theology in preparation for ordination as an Anglican > clergyman to a painful, honest acknowledgement of personal agnosticism > and a repudiation of Christian theological models. And this in > Victorian England. > > St. Charles the Evolved, my suggestion as a patron saint for Minds > Eye :-) > > Francis --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
