Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

Is Dawkins Re-Framing His Position on Science & Religion?

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Now that Richard Dawkins has a new book out intended to introduce evolutionary science to a wider audience, is he re-framing his message on science and religion to allow for accommodation? It’s too early to say based only on comments made during an interview at Newsweek. Josh Rosenau has the details and a discussion.

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Thinking

10 great ideas in philosophy from the past 50 years, according to one scientist

Far from being a “dead” pursuit that focuses on old ideas, modern philosophy proposes and debates important, new concepts. All of us can learn from it.

The Learning Curve

5 quotes from the “Tao Te Ching” to help bring balance to your life

“The Tao of the wise is to work without effort.”

The Past

How biologist and artist Ernst Haeckel defrauded and hijacked science

He was also a eugenicist — but at least he could draw pretty pictures.

Starts With A Bang

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If you want to share the truths about our Universe with others, don’t fall into the trap of arguing with a misinformer. Do this instead.

The Present

Toxic masculinity is a harmful myth. Society is in denial about the problems of boys and men.

We are tearing ourselves apart over gender issues, with the result that the problems of boys and men are left untreated.

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