The hypothesis that the earth, its physical environments and all living things make up a single entity that is self-regulating. It is in contrast to Darwin's theory of evolution where things adapt to environments.
GAIA HYPOTHESIS: "GAIA hypothesis is in contrast to Darwin's."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "GAIA HYPOTHESIS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, May 11, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/gaia-hypothesis/ (accessed June 28, 2022).