This text critiques classical Darwinism for its reductionism, arguing that explaining evolution solely through random genetic mutations and natural selection is insufficient. The author asserts that this model overlooks the inherent activity of organisms and the unmistakable negentropic tendency toward increasing complexity and statistical improbability. The primary error of modern scientific thought is identified as causalism—the habit of forcing observed reality into rigid schemes of natural laws. The text highlights internal contradictions in theories that rely on randomness while simultaneously assuming universal validity for evolutionary trends throughout the cosmos. Furthermore, theories of self-organization within chaos are criticized for failing to explain the origin of the non-chaotic laws they presuppose. Ultimately, the author suggests that to resolve these theoretical inconsistencies, science must move beyond causalism. Instead, it should interpret causal connections through the lens of reactibility at all levels of existence, providing a more comprehensive framework for understanding the true nature of evolution.
[Darwinismus a evoluce]
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◆ philosophical diary – record, Czech, origin: 9. 9. 1997
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- 1997