Natural Selection
(Darwin and Dawkin’s Theories Compared)

Evolution is the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth. Evolution can be classified more as a theory, although there is scientific evidence supporting the idea. Charles Darwin was best known for his work as a naturalist, developing a theory of evolution to explain biological change. Fisher noted, “Darwin unveiled his theory in 1859 in his book On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. He was certainly not the first to theorize that man was descended from animals, although Darwin was able to demonstrate the scientific basis for evolution.” Charles Darwin's views and beliefs on evolution is a very controversial issue, because it goes against what is stated in the Bible. Francis Bacon, and English philosopher, had four idols which explained human’s feelings and beliefs. Although, Dawkins champions about nature would be warmly received by …show more content…
He conducted an experiment or a test. Among the birds that ended in arid environments, the ones, with beaks better suited for eating cactus got more food. As a result, they were in better condition to mate or reproduce. Similarly, those with beaks shapes that were better suited to getting nectar from flowers or eating hard seeds in other environments were at an advantage there. Koza ensured, “In a very real sense, nature selected the best adapted varieties to survive and to reproduce. This process has come to be known as natural selection.” Darwin thought that the variation already existed and that nature just selected for the most suitable beak shape and against less useful ones. “He soon described this process as ‘survival of the fittest’” (page 423). Obviously, Darwin’s theory on natural selection is based on how well animals survived in certain regions and how they adapted to the