Tag: "Darwin & evolution"

Darwin On Moral Intelligence

Vincent di Norcia applies his mental powers to Darwin’s moral theory.
[Issue 71: January/February 2009: Charles Darwin]

The Evolution of Evolutionary Theory

Massimo Pigliucci recounts the history of the theories of evolution, and asks whether evolutionary biology has ever shifted paradigms.
[Issue 71: January/February 2009: Charles Darwin]

The Better-Best Fallacy

Toni Vogel Carey argues that perfection is over-rated.
[Issue 70: November/December 2008: Utopia]

Some Points About Pointing

Raymond Tallis shows that the gesture is not so obvious.
[Issue 70: November/December 2008: Tallis in Wonderland]

The Rationalist Dream Come True

by Joel Marks
[Issue 64: November/December 2007: Moral Moments]

A Plague On Both Their Houses

Mary Midgley thinks creationists and evolutionists need to overcome the bewitchment of their own thinking and learn how to talk to each other.
[Issue 64: November/December 2007: Articles]

After The Humans Are Gone

Eric Dietrich looks forward to the extinction of humanity.
[Issue 61: May/June 2007: Human Futures]

The Basis of Morality

Tim Madigan on scientific versus religious explanations of ethical behaviour.
[Issue 51: June/July 2005: Food for Thought]

The Return of the Design Argument

Taner Edis reviews two books about evolution and design.
[Issue 50: March/April 2005: Books]

Letter from Antony Flew on Darwinism and Theology

Professor Antony Flew, who is famous for his philosophical arguments in favour of atheism, has contributed these tantalising comments to the debate.
[Issue 47: August/September 2004: Philosophy of Religion]