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I have 9 questions about evolution. I understand they have the potential for heated conversation, but I’m hoping to fill some gaps in my knowledge. I will do my best to remain civil. As we proceed, some questions may become moot, or the conversation may prompt new questions. However, at the moment I have 9.
Just to be clear, I’m using the following as a definition of evolution: A change in allele frequency of a population from one generation to the next.
Given that is the definition, it is obvious evolution happens, so the questions are not aimed at whether or not it happens, but at how biologists characterize, analyze, and predict the objects and phenomena that make up evolution.
Question #1: If there is only one scientific theory explaining a phenomenon, is that theory a sufficient explanation for an occurrence of the phenomenon even without evidence?
This is a philosophical question. I am aware of the evidential claims for evolution, so I don’t need them repeated. I’m just looking for an answer to the philosophical question.
[edit]: Questions 2,3 are posted here.
[edit]: Questions 4,5,6 are posted here.
[edit]: Questions 7,8,9 are posted here.
Just to be clear, I’m using the following as a definition of evolution: A change in allele frequency of a population from one generation to the next.
Given that is the definition, it is obvious evolution happens, so the questions are not aimed at whether or not it happens, but at how biologists characterize, analyze, and predict the objects and phenomena that make up evolution.
Question #1: If there is only one scientific theory explaining a phenomenon, is that theory a sufficient explanation for an occurrence of the phenomenon even without evidence?
This is a philosophical question. I am aware of the evidential claims for evolution, so I don’t need them repeated. I’m just looking for an answer to the philosophical question.
[edit]: Questions 2,3 are posted here.
[edit]: Questions 4,5,6 are posted here.
[edit]: Questions 7,8,9 are posted here.
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