There is no controversy within science over the core proposition of evolutionary theory.
Kenneth R. MillerRead
Whether conservative or liberal, fundamentalist or agnostic, the more students learn of biology, the more they accept evolution.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that knowledge in biology leads to a greater acceptance of the theory of evolution, regardless of one's beliefs.
Kenneth R. Miller suggests that regardless of a person's ideological stance—be it conservative, liberal, religious, or secular—gaining knowledge in biology tends to foster a greater acceptance of the concept of evolution. This reflects the overarching idea that education and understanding often bridge gaps in belief and promote scientific literacy.
Themes
EvolutionBiologyEducationKnowledgeAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
In a classroom discussion about the relevance of evolution in today's science curriculum.
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