Post by nathanabcede123 on Jul 11, 2015 4:25:38 GMT
Why is the theory of evolution so important in understanding how human beings behave?
The theory of evolution lets us understand how humans evolved throughout the years as well as describing how they adapted during each phase. The way humans behave are based on what goes on in the brain . Adaptations and emotions are stimulated by the brain to give the sense of urgency or relaxation. Overall, the brain plays a major role in the behavior of any living organism, especially humans. This is proven by the statement “Our consciousness (a “first person affair” displaying intentionality, reflecting beliefs and desires, etc.), our creativity, even our value systems, have a basis in brain function” (23). The theory of evolution gives us a guideline as to how humans became the diverse species we are today. Darwin’s theory of evolution has been used to trace back the human species to the caveman and even the monkey which shows far we have evolved from many centuries ago. People today try to argue about the theory of evolution bringing religion into the picture, this is proven by the statement “The evidence for evolution is overwhelming and it cannot be argued away. There are indeed religious minded people, such as Pope John Paul and the scientist Kenneth Miller, who embrace evolution as factual” (44). In conclusion, the theory of evolution gives us an idea of how humans behaved in the past and how they have improved and/or worsened.
Which questions do you think evolutionary theory cannot answer?
The theory of evolution cannot answer how diverse humans have become in the sense of ethnicities and creative minds. Each person is special in their own way and the theory of evolution cannot explain why each person acts the way they do. The theory of evolution also cannot explain the first man and women to walk the Earth. Everyone is told that God put Adam and Eve as the first people to walk the Earth as well as populate it. Although this is based on religion, it is the only idea that scientists have been able to actually grasp. The theory of evolution also cannot explain religion, how did the human species end up believing in god(s) when in the beginning they only relied on themselves? According to Dawkins’ , religion is something that was made up by mankind and is very destructive which is proven by this statement “Dawkins’ views on religion vary from Gould’s; he is an atheist and sees religion with no authority on values. Religion, he asserts, is a meme, and a destructive one at that. He goes as far as to call religion a virus that we need to get rid of” (45,46).
The theory of evolution lets us understand how humans evolved throughout the years as well as describing how they adapted during each phase. The way humans behave are based on what goes on in the brain . Adaptations and emotions are stimulated by the brain to give the sense of urgency or relaxation. Overall, the brain plays a major role in the behavior of any living organism, especially humans. This is proven by the statement “Our consciousness (a “first person affair” displaying intentionality, reflecting beliefs and desires, etc.), our creativity, even our value systems, have a basis in brain function” (23). The theory of evolution gives us a guideline as to how humans became the diverse species we are today. Darwin’s theory of evolution has been used to trace back the human species to the caveman and even the monkey which shows far we have evolved from many centuries ago. People today try to argue about the theory of evolution bringing religion into the picture, this is proven by the statement “The evidence for evolution is overwhelming and it cannot be argued away. There are indeed religious minded people, such as Pope John Paul and the scientist Kenneth Miller, who embrace evolution as factual” (44). In conclusion, the theory of evolution gives us an idea of how humans behaved in the past and how they have improved and/or worsened.
Which questions do you think evolutionary theory cannot answer?
The theory of evolution cannot answer how diverse humans have become in the sense of ethnicities and creative minds. Each person is special in their own way and the theory of evolution cannot explain why each person acts the way they do. The theory of evolution also cannot explain the first man and women to walk the Earth. Everyone is told that God put Adam and Eve as the first people to walk the Earth as well as populate it. Although this is based on religion, it is the only idea that scientists have been able to actually grasp. The theory of evolution also cannot explain religion, how did the human species end up believing in god(s) when in the beginning they only relied on themselves? According to Dawkins’ , religion is something that was made up by mankind and is very destructive which is proven by this statement “Dawkins’ views on religion vary from Gould’s; he is an atheist and sees religion with no authority on values. Religion, he asserts, is a meme, and a destructive one at that. He goes as far as to call religion a virus that we need to get rid of” (45,46).
