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The neo-Darwinian theory of evolution is the currently accepted paradigm to explain the history and diversity of life on earth. Yet, since the publica­tion of Darwin's Origin of Species, it has been under attack on a variety of grounds. Some of these criticisms have been put forth in the philosophical arena, where evolutionary theory has often been accused of being incoherent or logically fallacious.

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Reprinted with permission and acknowledgement to Rick Lewis, Editor, Philosophy Now, London, U.K. This article appeared in issue 46, 2004. http://www.philosophynow.org/issue46/46pigliucci.htm and http://www.rationallyspeaking. org

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