Guest guest Posted May 12, 1999 Report Share Posted May 12, 1999 Dear friends, I couldn't help "overhearing" your interesting discussions on Darwin so please forgive me this stray comment from a "bystander". (1)Darwin's "Origin of Species" is scientific theory; it is not scientific law.It is a neat theory dealing centrally with the evolution of species. It is not a full theory of causation. Please check this out with any biologist if you want to. Vedic inquiry into causation should not be mistaken to be an inquiry into the origin and evolution of species. The two are as different as chalk is from cheese. There is a big difference between asking how did "milk turn into yoghurt overnight?" and asking "What is a cow? Why,how and wherefore does it yield milk?". (2) Darwin deals principally with the physical/physiological evolution of species. There is very little light shed in the theory on the nature and evolution of psychic characteristics of species. On both counts (1) and (2) above, Darwin's theory would be inadequate to be taken as a comprehensive account of Causation, Evolution and Purpose of creation. There is no question therefore of comparing it with the scope of Vedic inquiry into such matters. The scope of the Vedas are far, far, larger and far more sweeping in majesty to be compared with the specialized and scientific focus of Charles Darwin. By all means do indulge in comparison of the two if it gives you intellectual stimulation. But beware of confusion if you venture to draw any valid conclusions from it. Regards, Sudarshan ____ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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