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Scientific and Philosophical Challenges of Theory of Evolution

Narimani, Nima | 2013

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  1. Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
  2. Language: Farsi
  3. Document No: 45712 (42)
  4. University: Sharif University of Technology
  5. Department: Philosophy of Science
  6. Advisor(s): Azadegan, Ebrahim
  7. Abstract:
  8. This dissertation consists of three chapters. In the first chapter, a description of formation of Darwin's theory of Evolution is expressed. After that, the process of formation of modern theory of Evolution, along with an explanation of the theory of evolution and the evidence for it was mentioned. In the second season, which is responsible for the scientific study of the theory, at some point the evidence of this theory has been reviewed. After that, some of the challenges raised against this theory have been studied. The major scientific challenges described in this chapter is based on recent advances made in biology, based on that, the mechanism of theory can’t explain the complex phenomena is discovered. In the third chapter, which is responsible for philosophical assessment, two main challenges was posed by Fodor and Plantinga is expressed. After that and as a conclusion of dissertation, three key questions regarding evolution theory are discussed. These questions are: First, Is Evolution theory compatible with non-naturalistic theories of creation such as creationism or Intelligent Design? Second, What is the relationship between evidence and philosophical results of Evolution theory, there? And, third, is the acceptance of Evolution based on scientific evidence? Or, Is it result of priori commitment to naturalism?
  9. Keywords:
  10. Evolution ; Darwinism ; Naturalism ; Natural Selection ; Creationism ; Scientific Challenges ; Philosophical Challenges

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