Tag: history
Philosophy, Not Evidence, Drove Darwin and Huxley
This is an important thing to remember as we continue to evaluate the legacy of Darwin’s arguments today.
Asking Questions Demonstrates Human Exceptionalism
This human trait of question-asking begins almost as soon as we learn to talk. Young children can confound their parents with their rapid-fire questions.
New! Philosopher and Mathematician David Berlinski on “Science After Babel”
“Many will read this book for the close, elegant reasoning, the astonishing erudition, or the mordant analysis. I confess I read it for the prose.”
Film Festival 2023 — “Three Big Myths”
Today we feature a video hosted by historian of science Michael Keas that exposes three big myths about the history of Christianity and science.
Uncommon Descent — A Farewell and Remembrance
I didn’t know what to expect from the blog when it started, but it quickly developed a following that was gratifying to see.