Darwinian themes that are refuted.
Natural Selection
1. There is no connection at all between the two concepts "artificial selection" and (Darwinian) "Natural Selection". Down
2. The belief in evolution, per se, is based on several logical fallacies, one in particular, a "post hoc propter hoc" type of argument. Down
3.Belief that "selection" of some kind is the cause of evolution, is an example of the process of inverse reasoning, properly called "inverse logic", which is also a logical fallacy. Down
4. The idea that any type of action (a "cause") outside of the life of the organism is the cause of evolution is a "cause/effect" reversal. Down
5. Darwinian Natural Selection is ubiquitous: Kettlewell's experiment with the moths (supposedly demonstrating selection) is no proof of any aspect of evolution. Down
6. The cause of diversity is not a "selection" process; for analogy, this concept is supported by the operation of a hypothetical Natural Selection "machine". The output of the machine (like evolution) is not caused by any form of selection, as one might conclude, rather it is a phenomenon which is unknown. Down
Survival of the Fittest
7. Darwinists define the two terms, Natural Selection and Survival of the Fittest, by their effects on organisms, as opposed to stating a detailed description of the process, or mechanism of operation, of either term; they are thus each, a non-sequitor. Down
8. The term Survival of the Fittest is a tautology. It predicts an undefined winner which can only be identified by the outcome of the competition in which the competitor is engaged. Down
9. Survival of the Fittest is also ambiguous, a misleading term that is unscientific. Down
10. All organisms such as the Oak tree, Fruit Fly, and others, have aspects of their organisms which are not the "fittest" by any definition. Down
11. If Darwin's theory was truly in operation, the number of species would be reduced from what is now evident. Down
12. The "fitness" of species is limited by a factor unknown to Science. Down
13. The "Malthusian" concept would not effect "evolution" except as to the "rate" of evolution; it promotes stasis rather than evolution. Down
14. Darwin's theory can neither explain the existence of the wide variety of open niches which exist on this planet, nor can any principles or laws it establishes explain the characteristics of current existing or non-existing species, or proto-species to fill the open niches. Down
Two Themes involving Science, used in the study of Evolution:
The "Five Senses Hypothesis"
15. Science Studies almost invariably operate under an assumption, not a part of Science, but rather a proper consideration of Philosophy. This assumption is called "naturalism". As science, it is erroneous. Down
16. Currently, the most prevalent interpretation of Darwinism virtually excludes all other possible scenarios as an explanation for life and all of its forms; this is a logical fallacy based on the "Five Senses Hypothesis". Darwinian Theory has inevitably become a stalking-horse for Naturalism, Secular Humanism, and other materialistic philosophies. Down
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The following text is a version of the article "Natural Selection" as presented on another of the author's pages. (The arguments are identical, but the Theses have not been separately set out and there is no "Down/Back" feature as available here).
SYNOPSIS
This page explores what might be called the most fundamental belief in all of biological science, namely, whether or not the concepts contained in the terms "Natural Selection" and/or "Survival of the Fittest" are, either separately or together, a scientific explanation for the mechanism, or cause, of evolution. These two terms have been chosen for discussion not only because they launched "Darwinism" to the preeminent theory it has become, but also because of the almost universal use of them and all their derivatives, in biology books, papers, and particularly in textbooks.
Both of these terms, even though they have different intended meanings as shown below, are used almost interchangeably as the foundation of Darwin's theory of evolution, and have been, from the original publication in 1859, through to the present day. This in spite of the fact that his theory has gone through 4 or 5 versions incorporating new findings, the current version sometimes called "The New Synthesis".
While no argument is made of the status of "evolution" it is assumed throughout that evolution is not a scientific fact, contrary to another fundamental belief of evolutionists; however as above, the possibility of some sort of evolution is not ruled out either, the question not being germane to this discussion. If you are of the opinion that evolution is a proven fact, this entire discussion has to be considered as erroneous.
Also, a little off-topic to the overall discussion, a paragraph near the end explains how the Malthusian theory (relied on by many evolutionists as a "keystone" to both Darwin and Wallace) really fits into the idea of evolution. In another paragraph, predictions made using evolutionary theory are proposed and studied in attempt to test the theory.
CONCLUSION
It is shown that the process of reason that concludes that Natural Selection is a proper explanation for evolution is faulty, in actuality a process which is correctly termed "inverse logic". It is also shown that the term Survival of the Fittest, even if it were not a tautology, is not a meaningful explanation for evolution, since the organisms that survive are not in fact, the "fittest" by any standard whatsoever.
Darwin's theory takes advantage of the incredible ability of species adaptation to a variety of forms, and presents this capability in argument that explains it as the "cause" of evolution. Darwin's theory is in fact a prescription for "mono-speciation", and cannot explain the diversity so evident in the biological world. The cause of evolution, if it even exists, is currently (2000) unknown to science.
It is also suggested that the nearly rote learning of evolutionary theory is harmful to the development of the formation of the logical process of thought, particularly in the young.
Likewise it is concluded that the "Malthusian" concept is responsible for stasis rather than playing any part in "evolution" - just another example of the inverse logic of the Darwinists.
In closing, predictions made in accordance with the theory have, fortunately, not come true. It is no surprise to the DT that they have not, but Darwinists should be (but aren't) able to explain why this is so