Meaning of ultra-Darwinism | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A belief system based heavily on Darwinism and evolutionism. Believers in it see Charles Darwin's work as vital, even all-encompassing, and usually see atheism as an implication of evolution.
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2. Alternative letter-case form of ultra-Darwinism.
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Examples

“"On the one hand, we can embrace restrictive naturalism, and ultra-Darwinism, the no-nonsense, hard-nosed stance that accepts the limits of naturalistic explanation no matter⟳ the consequences, even if they include⟳ incoherence, rabid scepticism and the undermining of science."”

“"Dawkins was a strong advocate of what became known as ultra-Darwinism, which (as a caricature at least) attempted to explain⟳ all of evolution with respect⟳ to genes."”

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