Meaning of evolution of the gaps | Babel Free

Definitions

Evolution, when used as an explanation for anything that is yet unexplained by science.

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Examples

“Well, this is 'evolution-of-the-gaps.' Some scientists merely insert⟳ evolution when they don't understand⟳ something. “Look⟳ —we may not understand⟳ everything about these biological systems, but we do know⟳ some things.””

“It is therefore clear how an evolution-of-the-gaps could be just as metaphysically motivated for an incautious atheist as a God-of-the-gaps could be for an incautious theist.”

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