|
Irreducible Complexity:
In his landmark book, "Darwin's Black Box", Michael Behe introduced the notion of irreducible complexity as a challenge to neo-Darwinian theory:
"By irreducibly complex I mean a single system composed of several well-matched, interacting parts that contribute to the basic function, wherein the removal of any one of the parts causes the system to effectively cease functioning. " [page 39]
Why is irreducible complexity a challenge to Darwinian theory?
In the "Origins of Species" Charles Darwin wrote:
"If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down." [Sixth Edition, New York University Press, page 154]
Irreducible complexity is a challenge to Darwinian theory because it shows that some biological structures cannot be built by "numerous, successive, slight modifications" as Darwin first proposed.
|
- Home
- Prev Page
Bottom - 
Click
to Send Us E-Mail - wrh544@juno.com
Next Page -