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2009 Marks the 150th Anniversary of the Publication of “The Origin of Species”—and Here is an 1881 Image of Charles Darwin

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From Darwin to Dawkins: A Book Review of Edward Larson’s “Evolution”

Edward Larson’s book, Evolution (Random House, 2004), is scientific, intellectual, and social history at its very best. The author seamlessly weaves: 1. basic recountings of the SCIENCE undergirding evolution, the BIOGRAPHIES of the scientists making contributions to evolutionary science,  and the social CONTROVERSIES generated by evolution … Continue reading

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Evolution v. Creation Metaphor Watch: Is There “Slavery” in Nature?

Given that most people do not have advanced degrees in mathematics or the sciences, debates and discussions surrounding evolution and creationism appear in the public square in the form of competing metaphors, similes, and extended analogies. In other words, we use … Continue reading

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