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Ahn Posted 19 years ago
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"when properly refuted"
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Could it be that the theory of evolution's monopoly in the classroom has backfired?
For one thing, this monopoly strengthens claims by creationists and intelligent-design proponents that scientists don't want to be challenged. More importantly, it shields Darwinian theory from challenges that, when properly refuted, might win over adherents to evolutionary views.
Could it be that the theory of evolution's monopoly in the classroom has backfired?
For one thing, this monopoly strengthens claims by creationists and intelligent-design proponents that scientists don't want to be challenged. More importantly, it shields Darwinian theory from challenges that, when properly refuted, might win over adherents to evolutionary views.
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Believe it or not, it's the first one -- the one you didn't think it could be! Darwinian theory <<<<<<<<< challenges (proper) refutations >>>>>>>> challenges The challenges (attempts to disprove the theory) try to shoot down the theory. (Note the bullets <<<< ) Then the proper refutations (supporting the theory) shoot down the challenges.
- Believe it or not, it's the first one -- the one you didn't think it could be!
- Darwinian theory <<<<<<<<< challenges (proper) refutations >>>>>>>> challenges The challenges (attempts to disprove the theory) try to shoot down the theory.
- (Note the bullets <<<< ) Then the proper refutations (supporting the theory) shoot down the challenges.
- ) If the refutations win, the theory wins.
- People see the challenges / objections to the theory shot down.
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Believe it or not, it's the first one -- the one you didn't think it could be!
Darwinian theory <<<<<<<<< challenges
(proper) refutations >>>>>>>> challenges
The challenges (attempts to disprove the theory) try to shoot down the theory. (Note the bullets <<<<
Darwinian theory <<<<<<<<< challenges
(proper) refutations >>>>>>>> challenges
The challenges (attempts to disprove the theory) try to shoot down the theory. (Note the bullets <<<<
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What! Then I misunderstood the sentence.
So, the meaning of " win over adherents to evolutionary views" is 'obtain more adherents to evolutionary view" ? right?
I thought it as a meaning of 'defeat the evolutionary views'.
I totally got it wrong.
So, the meaning of " win over adherents to evolutionary views" is 'obtain more adherents to evolutionary view" ? right?
I thought it as a meaning of 'defeat the evolutionary views'.
I totally got it wrong.
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I totally got it wrong.
Yes, indeed! You did get it wrong! win over adherents means convince, persuade, obtain agreement so as to increase the number of adherents (believers) (for whatever theory or cause or philosophy you're talking about.)
Don't worry. It happens to the best of us!
Yes, indeed! You did get it wrong! win over adherents means convince, persuade, obtain agreement so as to increase the number of adherents (believers) (for whatever theory or cause or philosophy you're talking about.)
Don't worry. It happens to the best of us!
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Your answer helped me understand the exact meaning of 'win over' 
Thank you.
By the way, if it doesn't bother you,
Thank you.
By the way, if it doesn't bother you,
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It happens to the best of us. = It happens even to the greatest experts among us. (No, it's not the same as most.)
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