Theory of Evolution Through Natural Selection
The Theory of Evolution Through Natural Selection is an explanatory model that provides explanation and guidance for how the living world is arranged and (nominally) why. It is not a 'belief' as such. It is an explanatory model for which we have much empirical evidence. Most of us have seen the evidence with our own eyes during our lived experience. I find it to be a simple logical construction, but it seems many if not most people find it somehow hard to understand. It is, in essence, a tautology, something which cannot be untrue -- that which survives survives. Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection can be summarized in a simple 5-step process: Variation: Within a population, individuals have different traits and characteristics (Ref 1) (Ref 2) . Inheritance: Many of these traits are heritable, meaning they can be passed down from parents to offspring (Ref 1) (Ref 2) . Selection: Due to limited resources, not all individuals can survive and reproduce. Tho...