Misuse of the Term 'Evolution'

Abstract

A MAN 'inherits' the colour of his eyes from his ancestors ; that is a process which has to do with evolution. He may 'inherit' a house from them ; that is a different process, which in itself has nothing to do with evolution. Sir Arthur Keith's question, "Is not industry part of a nation's heritage? ", and what follows, show that he fails to distinguish between genetic and social changes. I still think this is a mistake, even if 'inherited' from Darwin. In some cases there will ; be a relation between social and genetic change, but specific evidence is to what it is and where it occurs is needed before it can reasonably be asserted. Sir Arthur Keith, I submit, does not produce such evidence.