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Author Topic:   Does Evolution Have An Objective?
Scienctifictruths
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Message 9 of 265 (618986)
06-07-2011 12:09 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Dogmafood
06-07-2011 8:04 AM


Dogmafood writes:
What is the difference between something that has an objective and something that is merely a result of conditions? Having an objective denotes intent which requires sentience. Just because a hole holds water it doesn’t mean that it intended to. If we all are just the result of conditions what is the essential difference between you and a mud puddle? Where is the demarcation point and why is it there?
If evolution has no objective then how can anything be said to have an objective?
Define your meaning of objective.
Perhaps organisms have environmental objectives? The animals Evolve in such a way as to best suit their environment, however this is the result of Natural Selection and not some transcendental being.

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