In the 5th century BCE, the Greek philosopher Empedocles believed in spontaneous generation, gradual evolution of organisms and survival of the fittest. Not long after that, Aristotle taught that "man is the highest point of one long and continuous ascent." They started the idea of evolution and it certainly wasnt based on the scientific method then, nor do I believe it is today.
As has been said before ad infinitum, evolution has no discrimination other than adaption (much to the consternation of tribalists). Therefore, Aristotle didn't know, or even begin to propose any TOE, as understood by anyone with remote familiarity with the works of Darwin.
Also, I am curious as to what qualifies you to be the judge of what constitutes the scientific method as to my knowledge, you have yet to admit you made a mistake when declaring that it took an immense amount of energy (as opposed to a mere spark) to turn hydrogen and oxygen to water.
To never admit a mistake is a severe character flaw, to actually be proud of ignorance and revel in this state should be considered a mental disease. Perhaps the upcoming DSM 5 will mention this form of mental illness.
Edited by anglagard, : add 'form of'
Read not to contradict and confute, not to believe and take for granted, not to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider - Francis Bacon
The more we understand particular things, the more we understand God - Spinoza
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