Darwin

Darwin

{{9) Darwin, in his original publication, rejected Lamarck's hypothesis of acquired trfavour of natural selection. Later, subsequent research and debate caused him to return to Lamarck's theory. In the sixth edition of his book Darwin abandoned natural selection as the driving force behind evolution.

This was due to the continuing lack of evidence and of theoretical problems. Charles Darwin, "The Origin of Species", (6th ed.) The Modern Library: New York, 1872 p:66

Fact #10

"His theory had, in essence, preceded his knowledge - that is, he had hit upon a novel and evocative theory of evolution with limited knowledge at hand to satisfy either himself or others that the theory was true. He could neither accept it himself nor prove it to others. He simply did not know enough concerning the several natural history fields upon which his theory would have to be based." Dr Barry Gale (Science Historian, Darwin College, UK) in his book "Evolution Without Evidence". Quoted in John Lofton's Journal', The Washington Times, February 8, 1984

Fact #11

"Darwin's book - On the Origin of Species - I find quite unsatisfactory: it says nothing about the origin of species; it is written very tentatively, with a special chapter on "Difficulties on Theory"; and it includes a great deal of discussion on why evidence for natural selection does not exist in the fossil record ..... As a scientist, I am not happy with these ideas." Written by H. Lipson (Professor of Physics, University of Manchester, UK) in his letter to the editor "Origin of Species" in New Scientist, 14 May, 1981 p:452