[MD] Intention changes physical world (some questions)

[David M]

Hi Case

Actually variety is an assumption of the theory and
selection explains why species emerge from this
variety via selection: 'origin of species' I believe.

David M


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Case" <Case at iSpots.com>
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Subject: Re: [MD] Intention changes physical world (some questions)


> DM: I am only saying science has to be explained by a broader context
> of our understanding of experience and has its limits. No more.
>
> [Case]
> I agree.
>
> DM: This is my point but you are confusing a simple concept with what it 
> is
> inadequately used to explain by some people who don't recognise that 
> models
> are always limited. Sure fitness is a useful concept upto a point but my 
> God
> man it does not explain the great variety of life! All I am saying is 
> there
> is a lot of debate to be had,and no doubt future developments, regarding
> what we mean by 'explanation', and I am very skeptical about useful
> explanations putting themselves forward as 'the last word'.
>
> [Case]
> Dennett calls evolution Darwin's dangerous idea because it is so easy to
> understand and its implications are clear to anyone who looks into it. And
> it does explain the variety of life here very well. Refinements can only
> enhance our understanding. We should all look forward to them with
> anticipation. But frankly I would be skeptical of anyone claiming to be
> putting forward "the last word."
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