How would you answer the question, “Do you believe in evolution?”
“Yes” or “No” would actually be quite inadequate. We must define our terms. Thus, the answer to the question, “Do you believe in evolution?” ought to be, “What do you mean when you say ‘evolution’? Answer me that question and only then will I be able to tell you whether or not I believe it,” or perhaps try, “Yes, of course, I do. But only in a certain sort.”
Campbell and Reece’s textbook, “Biology 6th ed.,” states the following in its opening pages: