Re-Theory of Evolution

Wrong. The theory of biological evolution is only the most prominent of the theories of evolution. As such it claims the "Theory of Evolution" as being its own. The context of the discussion is important - If you're talking biology, then ToE means ToBiologicalE. I, however, see no reason the default meaning of "Theory of Evolution" must be that of biological evolution.Moose

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Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment. "Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will piss on your computer." - Bruce Graham

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"I know a little about a lot of things, and a lot about a few things, but I'm highly ignorant about everything." - Moose

My impression is that the "other topic" concerned what (biological) evolution is. You went off-topic by getting into the definition of "evolution". Thus this badly titled and badly placed (wrong forum) topic.Now you seem to be dragging considerations of what (biological) evolution is into this topic.If you are satisfied about the meaning of the term "evolution" then maybe this topic should be closed. It's not the place to discuss biological evolution.Moose

You need to accept that "theory of evolution" = "theory of biological evolution" unless you have a real reason to think otherwise. Also, one must be in touch with the context. If it's a biology topic then it's most likely biological evolution.To do otherwise is to just be irrationally difficult.Moose

Is the phrase "one must be in touch with the context" not sinking in? Words and phrases have different meanings in different contexts. In the context of evolution equals biological evolution unless context or other information indicates otherwise.It would seem that you need to be filed under "irrationally difficult" on this matter.Moose