Tag: William Whewell
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.
For Alfred Russel Wallace, Natural Selection Opened the Door to Teleology
In an excerpt from his new book, Professor Flannery identifies Darwin’s principal failing in developing his theory.
The Outsider: Wallace’s Reputation in the Darwinian Era
As I asked in a previous post: Why is Alfred Russel Wallace today a comparatively little known figure next to Darwin?
Water — One of the Oldest Design Arguments
Today scientists marvel at the many associations among water chemistry, the environment, and life.