Evolution in Court. A Federal Judge Defines Science

Journal Title: Scientia et Fides - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2

Abstract

This article highlights certain recurring themes in Mariano Artigas’s works by examining a judicial decision made in the United States in 1982 concerning the teaching of “creation-science” alongside “evolution-science” in public schools. These themes include: the proper delimitation of the boundaries of science, the importance of philosophy as a bridge between science and religion, and the misunderstandings concerning the limits of science inherent in scientism.

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Marie George

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  • EP ID EP198884
  • DOI 10.12775/SetF.2016.036
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Marie George (2016). Evolution in Court. A Federal Judge Defines Science. Scientia et Fides, 4(2), 397-415. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-198884