Evolutionism

The Subject Considered The subject considered fairly requires a definition of terms which will describe the hypothesis as its adherents conceive of it. Le Conte does this when he deems evolution a "(1). continuous progressive change; (2) according to certain laws; (3) by means of resident forces." This means, not necessarily that matter has existed forever, but that now evolutionists are searching for a beginning, and so are of the opinion that the origin of life "lies 5.5 billion years in the...