Darwin discussion

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Dear Bhaktas,

 

I would like to circumscribe the discussion of evolution

carried out thus far. The discussions should center

on how Ramanuja's system of Vedanta understands the

various pramANas, and whether one explanation of the

origin of species or the universe is acceptable to it.

 

A discussion that centers purely on the merits of

Darwin's theory of natural selection, or one which

discusses various evidence and arguments concerning

the origin of species is NOT appropriate subject matter

for this list. There are countless other forums for

discussing evolution vs. creationism. Usually such

debates do not convince either side and end up in

minutiae.

 

To reiterate, any discussion here should center on

the relation between the nature of scientific evidence,

how this fits into the pramANas accepted by the Visishtadvaita

school, and how these two can be reconciled.

 

Thank you,

Mani