Quote by Richard Dawkins

Despite the Great Chain of Being's traditional ranking of humans between animals and angels, there is no evolutionary justification for the common assumption that evolution is somehow 'aimed' at humans, or that humans are 'evolution's last word'.

Despite the Great Chain of Being's traditional ranking of hu

Summary

This quote challenges the conventional belief that humans hold a special place in the course of evolution. It highlights that the traditional hierarchical view of the Great Chain of Being, positioning humans above animals and below angels, does not align with the scientific understanding of evolution. The quote emphasizes that there is no evidence to support the notion that evolution is directed towards the ultimate development of humans, nor does it imply that humans represent the pinnacle of evolutionary progress. It calls for a reevaluation of the idea that humans are the ultimate outcome of evolution.

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Science Evolution

By Richard Dawkins

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