Anthropology 202: Chapter 2

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Anthropology 202 Chapter 2, Why is evolution important to anthropologists
Sasha Joy
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Evolutionary Theory living organisms can change over time, ultimately all organisms share common ancestry
Successful scientific theories are (3 items) Testable, unified and fruitful
What 2 types of material evidence have been important in evolutionary theory? Change over time & change across space
Evolution Material evidence of change over time (fossils)
Darwins finches represent what? Change over space, Galapagos vs Ecuadorian finches
Essentialism The belief in fixed "forms" that exist perfect and unchanging in eternity. The physical form of which is an imperfect incarnation of the eternal form. (Plato)
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