Does Evo-Devo Show That Darwinism Is Inadequate? | Michael Ruse

*Does evo-devo simply complete Darwinian theory, or challenge something fundamental within it?* Michael Ruse traces how development was once treated as a “black box” between genes and organisms, then explains why standard Darwinians and extended synthesis advocates draw very different philosophical conclusions from opening that box. 0:16 Development's Place in the Modern Synthesis 1:04 Development as a Black Box 2:07 Molecular Biology Reopens the Question of Development 5:53 Two Interpretations of Evo-Devo *Michael Ruse* (1940–2024) was a leading philosopher of biology known for his foundational work on evolutionary theory, ethics, the creation–evolution controversy, and the relationship between science and religion. *More from Michael Ruse on Closer To Truth:* * Understanding Consciousness - Closer To Truth - Core Topic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJr3pJl27pJKWEUWv9X56y_ut3xwFDv1 * Closer To Truth contributors: https://closertotruth.com/contributor/michael-ruse/ *Subscribe to Closer To Truth:* https://www.youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV *Join the Community:* * Membership (5,000+ videos): https://closertotruth.com/register/ * Audio Podcast: https://closertotruth.podbean.com * Support the Show: https://closertotruth.com/donate/ * Official Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/closertotruth/ *Follow Us:* * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloserToTruthTV/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closertotruth/ * X: https://twitter.com/CloserToTruth * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@closertotruthtv Closer To Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers. #CloserToTruth #Life #MichaelRuse #EvoDevo #Darwinism