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Darwinian theory — n. Darwin s theory of evolution, which holds that all species of plants and animals developed from earlier forms by hereditary transmission of slight variations in successive generations, and that natural selection determines which forms will… … Universalium
Darwinian theory — n. Darwin s theory of evolution, which holds that all species of plants and animals developed from earlier forms by hereditary transmission of slight variations in successive generations, and that natural selection determines which forms will… … English World dictionary
darwinian theory — noun Usage: usually capitalized D : darwinism * * * Darwinian theory, = Darwinism. (Cf. ↑Darwinism) … Useful english dictionary
DARWINIAN THEORY — the theory established by Darwin that the several species of plants and animals now in existence were not created in their present form, but have been evolved by natural law of descent, with modifications of structure, from cruder forms.… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Darwinian theory — Darwinism, theory of natural selection which was developed by Charles Darwin … English contemporary dictionary
Darwinian anthropology — describes an approach to anthropological analysis which employs various theories from darwinian evolutionary biology. Whilst there are a number of areas of research that can come under this broad description (Marks, 2004)[1] some specific… … Wikipedia
Darwinian — Dar*win i*an, a. [From the name of Charles Darwin, an English scientist.] Pertaining to Darwin; as, the Darwinian theory, a theory of the manner and cause of the supposed development of living things from certain original forms or elements. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
darwinian — Relating to or ascribed to Darwin. * * * Dar·win·ian där win ē ən adj of or relating to Charles Darwin, his theories esp. of evolution, or his followers Darwinian n Dar·win där wən Charles Robert (1809 1882) British naturalist. Darwin is… … Medical dictionary
Darwinian literary studies — (aka Literary Darwinism) is a branch of literary criticism that studies literature in the context of evolution by means of natural selection, including gene culture coevolution. It represents an emerging trend of neo Darwinian thought in… … Wikipedia
Darwinian Fairytales — is a book by David Stove which criticizes application of the theory of evolution as an explanation for sociobiological behavior such as altruism. Martin Gardner wrote: Whatever your opinion of ‘Intelligent Design,’ you’ll find Stove’s criticism… … Wikipedia
