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Author
Bruce Chapman

Date
August 25, 2012

Categories
Bioethics
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, __k-review, science}

“Scientists Say”: We Need Science to Affirm Empathy

_{Bruce Chapman
August 25, 2012

Bioethics

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William Deresiwicz at the The American Scholar takes on our friends at the New York Times for another example of scientism. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
August 24, 2012

Categories
Evolution
Intelligent Design
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, __k-review}

Must-Watch Video: The Difficulty of Explaining Consciousness in Evolutionary Terms

_{David Klinghoffer
August 24, 2012

Evolution, Intelligent Design

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There's nothing about consciousness, as compared to the zombie model, that gives a creature an added benefit in passing along its genetic legacy to descendants. Read More ›

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Author
Joshua Youngkin

Date
August 24, 2012

Categories
Intelligent Design
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, __k-review, Criticism, Critique, Mind and Cosmos, Nagel, Views}

Where Is the Thoughtful Critic?

_{Joshua Youngkin
August 24, 2012

Intelligent Design

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Professor Massimo Pigliucci, philosopher and evolutionary biologist, recently typed up an open letter to his people, "the community of reason," to urge rationality on them. Read More ›

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Author
Joshua Youngkin

Date
August 23, 2012

Categories
Evolution
Tagged
, __k-review, evolution}

Of Evolutionary Biologists and Horned Lizards

_{Joshua Youngkin
August 23, 2012

Evolution

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To ward off predators, the horned lizard puffs itself up when threatened to give the appearance of size. This strategy is embedded throughout nature, particularly in the wilds of the Internet. Read More ›

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Author
Robert L. Crowther, II

Date
August 22, 2012

Categories
Evolution
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, __k-review, Case for a Creator, events}

Attend San Diego “Science and Faith: Friend or Foes” Conference and Get Either a Free Book or DVD

_{Robert Crowther
August 22, 2012

Evolution, Intelligent Design

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First 200 attendees at San Diego conference will have their choice of either The Case for a Creator documentary or the new book Science & Human Origins.

Astrobiology: Science or Boondoggle?

_{Science and Culture
August 22, 2012

Intelligent Design

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“In certain circles, astrobiology has become a resounding but meaningless catchword in the competition for grant money.” — Nature, August 9.

Noted Atheist Philosopher Thomas Nagel: “Defenders of Intelligent Design Deserve Our Gratitude”

_{John G. West
August 22, 2012

Evolution, Intelligent Design

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In September, Oxford University Press officially releases the hardcover version of a new book by renowned philosopher Thomas Nagel at New York University. It's a bombshell. Read More ›

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Author
Casey Luskin

Date
August 21, 2012

Categories
Evolution
Human Origins and Anthropology
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, __k-review, hominid fossils, Homo erectus}

Homo erectus: A Highly Intelligent Seafaring Boatbuilder?

_{Casey Luskin
August 21, 2012

Evolution, Human Origins and Anthropology

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The point of all this is that other members of our genus Homo don't represent unintelligent, non-human, ape-like forms. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
August 20, 2012

Categories
Bioethics
Tagged
, __k-review, science}

Oxford Ethicist: “Moral Obligation” to Destroy Embryos Carrying Genes for Alcoholism Susceptibility, Other Undesirable Traits

_{David Klinghoffer
August 20, 2012

Bioethics

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Prophetically, C.S. Lewis anticipated such thinking, which he called "a cancer in the universe." Read More ›

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Author
Casey Luskin

Date
August 20, 2012

Categories
Evolution
Human Origins and Anthropology
Tagged
, __k-review, hominid fossils, science, science and human origins series}

The Genus Homo: All in the Family

_{Casey Luskin
August 20, 2012

Evolution, Human Origins and Anthropology

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In contrast to the australopithecines, the major members of our genus Homo -- such as erectus and the Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) -- are very similar to modern humans. Read More ›