Tag: Karl Popper
New Fossil Human Species Thwarts Core Darwinian Predictions
I can hardly resist the temptation to say “I told you so,” or to jokingly remark, “Oops, they did it again.”
Philosophers Want Back into Science
One might call the 20th century a “philosopher of the gaps” period, with scientists basking in the headlines and philosophy finding less and less to do.
From Darwin’s Rhapsody, to The Blob
A friend recommends this passage from biologist Wayne Rossiter’s book Shadow of Oz for its delightful analogy.
Four Darwin Heretics: A Reader’s Roundup
When you read Matti Leispola’s account of his adventures with a persecuted enclave of Darwin skeptics, you’ll understand why he has a smile on his face.
Less Pseudo, More Science, Please
Cardiff University philosopher Orestis Palermos was at the center of a stir last week for a claim he made in an online lecture.
