Neo-Darwinian theory has trouble accounting for the strange, sudden, and belated appearance of man, the conscious self which speaks, lies, deceives itself, and also tells the truth.
Walker Percy’s "Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book" presents a critique of Neo-Darwinian theory, particularly its difficulties in explaining humanity's complex emergence. He highlights how traditional evolutionary explanations struggle to address the unique traits of humans, such as consciousness, self-awareness, and the capacity for deception and truth-telling.
The author emphasizes that these qualities set humans apart and are not easily reconciled with a strict evolutionary framework. This reflection raises...
