This book critically examines Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. In this book, the authors argue that natural selection cannot be the sole mechanism driving evolution. They suggest that certain traits in organisms are linked, making it challenging to determine which specific traits are favored by natural selection. This critique has sparked significant debate within the scientific community, with many defending the foundational principles of Darwinian evolution.
Additionally, this presents arguments from four different schools of thought on evolution, aiming to clearly define the terms of the debate.
Their argument does not dispute the occurrence of evolution but questions the fundamental mechanism of natural selection as the primary driver of evolutionary change.
Key Arguments
1. The Problem of Selection-for vs. Selection-of
The authors argue that natural selection cannot be the sole explanation for evolutionary change because it assumes that organisms are selected for specific traits rather than as a whole. They suggest that...