But Is It Science?

Name: But Is It Science?
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ISBN: 9781591025825

ISBN-10: 1591025826

ISBN-13: 9781591025825

Edition: 2008

Authors: Robert T. Pennock, Robert J. Richards

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This excellent collection, now fully updated, will inform readers about the history of the Creation/Evolution debate and bring philosophical clarity to the complex arguments on both sides.

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List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prometheus Books, Publishers
Publication date: 12/30/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 577
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English

Michael Ruse is Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University. The author of many books, including The Philosophy of Biology and Taking Darwin Seriously, he is also the founder and editor of the journal Biology and Philosophy. He has appeared on "Quirks and Quarks" and the Discovery Channel.



Preface



Religious, Scientific, and Philosophical Background


Introduction to Part I



The Bible (Genesis 1 and 2; John 1:1-18)



Natural Theology




On the Origin of Species




Objections to Mr. Darwin's Theory of the Origin of Species




The Origin of Species




What Is Darwinism?




Darwinism as a Metaphysical Research Program




Karl Popper's Philosophy of Biology




Human Nature: One Evolutionist's View




Universal Darwinism




Creation Science and the McLean Case


Introduction to Part II



The Creationists




Creation, Evolution, and the Historical Evidence




Witness Testimony Sheet: McLean v. Arkansas Board of Education




United States District Court Opinion: McLean v. Arkansas Board of Education




The Demise of the Demarcation Problem




Science at the Bar - Causes for Concern




Pro Judice




More on Creationism




Commentary: Philosophers at the Bar - Some Reasons for Restraint




Intelligent Design Creationism and the Kitzmiller Case


Introduction to Part III



But Isn't It Creationism? The Beginnings of "Intelligent Design" in the Midst of the Arkansas and Louisiana Litigation




What Is Darwinism?




Is It Science Yet? Intelligent Design, Creationism, and the Constitution




Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District Expert Witness Testimony




Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District Expert Report




A Step toward the Legalization of Science Studies




What Is Wrong with Intelligent Design?




United States District Court Memorandum Opinion: Kitzmiller, et al. v. Dover Area School District, et al.




Can't Philosophers Tell the Difference between Science and Religion? Demarcation Revisited