Author: Michael Egnor
Prairie Dogs Are Cute, But Can They Talk?
There is no doubt that prairie dogs (and many animals) are quite clever. In some ways, animals can be cleverer than men.
A (New) Argument for Abortion
The argument is important for the inanity of its logic and its implications for human exceptionalism and the protection of innocent life.
Can Pigeons Read?
Much of modern research on animal “language” reminds me of a remark by one of my favorite comedians.
Atheism Is a Catastrophe for Science
Of course we need an intelligent authority to explain the universe. The universe is shot through with intelligibility.
Language Is a Rock Against Which Evolutionary Theory Wrecks Itself
Language is the tool by which we think abstractly. It is sui generis. It is a gift, a window into the human soul.
The Low Bar of Evolutionary Biology — More on That Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Experiment
It’s a marketing strategy for Darwinism, which is sorely in need of marketing.
Logic and Metaphysics Don’t Have an Expiration Date
A commentator who opines on nature, free will, or God’s existence and who is ignorant of classical philosophy commits intellectual malpractice.
Jerry Coyne Ain’t Huggin’ Mother Teresa’s Grave
Today, Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Why Does Man Have Language?
Both humans and other animals use signs. Signs are things that direct attention to something else.
Tom Wolfe on Language and Evolution
I think that Noam Chomsky is fundamentally right, and I am skeptical of Daniel Everett’s claim.