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The '''definition of evolution''' is itself part of the controversy over evolution. There are several meanings in common use.
The '''definition of evolution''' is itself part of the controversy over evolution. There are several meanings in common use.
* '''Change in the history of the universe.''' This includes biological change, and non-biological change, such as galaxy formation. When evolutionist Theodosius Dobzhansky (1900-1975) said, "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution",<ref>http://www.2think.org/dobzhansky.shtml</ref> he meant that "Evolution comprises all the stages of the development of the universe: the cosmic, biological, and human or cultural developments. Attempts to restrict the concept of evolution to biology are gratuitous."<ref>http://members.iinet.net.au/~sejones/evolut01.html</ref>
* '''Change in the history of the universe.''' This includes biological change, and non-biological change, such as galaxy formation. Evolutionist Theodosius Dobzhansky (1900-1975) said, "Evolution comprises all the stages of the development of the universe: the cosmic, biological, and human or cultural developments. Attempts to restrict the concept of evolution to biology are gratuitous."<ref>quoted by Stephen E. Jones at [http://members.iinet.net.au/~sejones/evolut01.html]</ref>
* '''Descent with modification.''' E.O. Wilson defines, "evolution is any change in gene frequency in a population." This is narrower than the first definition because it just includes biological change, and only those changes which are inherited.
* '''Descent with modification.''' E.O. Wilson defines, "evolution is any change in gene frequency in a population." This is narrower than the first definition because it just includes biological change, and only those changes which are inherited.