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On Doing Science Versus Understanding Science

Theodosius Dobzhansky and Ashley Montagu wrote in 1947, “Race differences arise chiefly because of the differential action of natural selection on geographically separate populations.” Read More ›
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Listen: John West on Scientific Racism and the Cachet of Darwinism in the Humanities

On race, scientists followed Darwin’s thinking until religious and civil rights leaders, not other scientists, ultimately shamed them out of it. Read More ›
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Between Sapientia and Scientia — Michael Aeschliman’s Profound Interpretation

Science, the dominant way of knowing of our age, now finds itself caught between a rock and (very) hard place. Read More ›
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“I Believe in Science” Versus “Nullius in Verba

Savor the irony: Turning off your critical intellect makes you a “smart puppy.” Read More ›
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Photo: Astronomer Guillermo Gonzalez was among the stars of ID scholarship who taught at last year’s Seminars; by Daniel Reeves.

Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design: 9 Days in Seattle; Deadline Is 8 Days Away; FREE

This is a fantastic opportunity, with tuition, materials, housing, food, even (where needed) airfare paid for. Read More ›
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Hypocrisy Watch: What to Expect When Behe Book Comes Out

“Oh, Michael Behe happens to be a Catholic, therefore we don’t have listen to him on the science.” Well that’s poppycock. Read More ›
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David Gelernter: “You Need To Know Who You Are To Begin With”

Knowing who you are, where you came from, is a central purpose of education, and frankly not only in the humanities but in biology. Read More ›
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Deadline to Apply for Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design Is Today, April 3!

At most colleges and universities, perhaps including the one you yourself attend, research and teaching about intelligent design is forbidden science. Read More ›
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Photo: Class of 1875 Gate, Harvard University, by Abhijitsathe (Own work) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

The Pursuit of Veritas

As the new school year begins, a group of Ivy League educators (among them, Robert P. George) urge college students to “think for yourself.” Read More ›
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Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design — Application Deadline Is Just Three Weeks Away!

For university students, this is likely your only chance to examine the evidence for design in a rigorous and objective classroom setting. Read More ›

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