DESCENT WITH MODIFICATION. “The myth here is that evolution equates to progress, an error inherited from Darwin’s contemporary Herbert Spencer, who was using the word ‘evolution’ to support his metaphysical belief in universal progress. Darwin purposefully avoided using the term ‘evolution’ (preferring “descent with modification”) because of the risk of this misunderstanding.” (Spencer’s misfeatured shadow).
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Nigel Fleming
September 21, 2022