Tag: Michael Flannery
Darwin, Wallace, Lyell — A Dispute at the Origins of Evolutionary Theory
Contrary to popular and media myths, Darwin’s view of evolution faced from its beginning opposition and criticism from scientists that have never gone away.
From Charles Darwin, a Wonderful Lesson in Character
If such a break between old colleagues happened now, the results would likely be very different.
Flannery: Who Is the “Godfather” of Intelligent Design?
One of the untruths told about the modern ID movement is that it has no history to speak of.
Wallace Broke with Darwin Over Human Exceptionalism
Alfred Russel Wallace reasoned his way to affirmation of an “Overruling Intelligence” — intelligent design by another name — at work in the long history of life.
New Book Offers History as an Antidote to the Paralyzing “Science-Denier” Label
Whether the subject is evolution or climate change, the purpose of accusing someone of “science-denial” is to keep that person in line.