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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