TagDayk Jang

This blog post examines why rape has not been completely eradicated from human society, exploring in a balanced manner the respective impacts of evolutionary factors and cultural environments.   The provocative and radical question, ‘Is rape an adaptation?’ is the core theme of the evolutionary debate raised in the book “Darwin’s Table.” The question of whether rape is an adaptation...

This blog post explores the biological background from the perspective that rape may be an evolutionary adaptation rather than simply a crime.   『Darwin’s Table』 (by Jang Dae-ik) is a book compiling discussions among several prominent biologists on various topics. This essay will focus on the topic ‘Is Rape an Adaptation?’ found on pages 15-34 among the many subjects covered. First...

This blog post examines the debate over whether evolution signifies progress based on Darwin’s theory, exploring how the concept of progress is applied within evolutionary theory.   Evolutionary theory, born from the roots of Darwin’s ‘On the Origin of Species’, has led to the establishment of various related theories in modern times. While many of these theories are...

This blog post examines the debate between Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould on evolution and discusses how their theories define the boundaries between progressivism and conservatism.   In the evolutionary theory debate between Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould, it is often said that Richard Dawkins, a staunch believer in science, is progressive, while Stephen Jay Gould, who raises...

This blog post explores the relationship between evolution and progress through Darwin’s Confidence. Based on the debate between Dawkins and Gould, it takes an in-depth look at whether evolution truly signifies progress.   The book Darwin’s Confidence takes the form of a fictional debate between two world-renowned biologists, Dawkins and Gould. Before discussing the fifth story...