Explore Evolution The Arguments for and Against Neo-Darwinism

Further Debate

Further Debate


One way scientists have advanced the frontiers of human knowledge is through spirited, yet civil, debate about the meaning of publicly accessible evidence. Scientists often debate how best to interpret the available evidence. Controversy in science is nothing new. It’s not a distraction; it’s normal. Explore Evolution is part of the continuing debate over Neo-Darwinism. On this page, the authors of Explore Evolution along with other scientists continue the discussion by responding to questions, comments, and critiques related to issues covered by the textbook. Responses are organized in two ways: by major review, and by book section/topic.


Responses to Major Reviews

Responses Organized by Book Section/Topic

Preface and Introduction

The Creationism Gambit

6

Evolution and Testability

3

The “Fact” of Evolution

8

The Definitions of “Evolution”

9

When Did “Neo-Darwinism” Become a Dirty Word?

3

A Mis-Aimed Critique of Inquiry Based Learning

4

Double Standard on Textbook Treatments of Evolution

3

Universal Common Descent

Fossil Succession

Malcolm Gordon and the Origin of Tetrapods

8

Anatomical Homology

Anatomical Homology and Circular Definitions

6

Molecular Homology

Reply to NCSE on Universal Genetic Code

19

Molecular Phylogeny and Phylogenetic Trees

2

Monophyly vs. Polyphyly and Christian Schwabe

8

Embryology

Genetic Toolkits

3

Haeckel, Darwin, and Textbooks

14

Biogeography

The Creative Power of Natural Selection

Response to the NCSE’s Reply to Explore Evolution on Natural Selection

135

Misrepresenting the Gálapagos Finches

10

Fact and Fiction about the Peppered Moth

12

Antibiotic Resistance Revisited

37

A New Challenge: Molecular “Machines”

Special Studies

Natural Selection as Survival of the Fittest

What Fossils Can’t Tell You

Conclusion: The Nature of Dissent in Science

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The Arguments for and Against Neo-Darwinism