Tag: Darwinian theory
In Indian Politics, Evolution News Helps to Stir Things Up
An Indian Cabinet minister, Satyapal Singh, with responsibility for education, had noted that Darwinian evolution is “scientifically wrong” and “not scientific.”
“Bad Design” or “Natural Evil”? Upcoming Event at Biola University, January 26-27
In addition to questions of science, debates over Darwinian theory raise a number of thorny philosophical, ethical, and theological issues.
Big Bird — Evolution’s “Smoking Gun”?
Against the backdrop of research of Princeton’s Peter and Rosemary Grant, Darwin’s finches are among the most hyped illustrations of evolution in action.
A Tiny but Mighty (and Dancing) Example of Design: The Rainbow-Colored Peacock Spider
The peacock spider was relatively unknown till Jurgen Otto began photographing them and posting videos of their elaborate, colorful dances.
Why the Darwin Debate Seems So Intractable
James Kalb offers a thoughtful review of Tom Bethell’s recent book, Darwin’s House of Cards.