Australian book of atheism 19 Aug 2010 My essay on secularism is coming out as a chapter in this book. Buy it as a summer solstice gift… Epistemology History Metaphysics Religion History
Logic and philosophy Flew, into the Cuckoo’s Nest 3 Nov 2007 Sorry about that pun – it’s been around for a while since Antony Flew, quandam philosopher and “Darwinian”, announced he was converting to a kind of deism. Jon Pieret, who often comments on this blog when he should be writing for his own, covers the facts as far as we… Read More
Creationism and Intelligent Design Random thoughts about God and evolution 27 Jun 2010 As some may know, I am writing a couple of book chapters to try to sell a proposal to a publisher for The Nature of Classification, a book I am coauthoring with Malte Ebach. I bring the philosophy and he brings the knowledge. However, this means I am not devoting… Read More
Evolution New ape fossil 22 Aug 2007 The National Geographic and the news services are touting a new ape fossil found in Ethiopia as “forcing a rethink on human evolution”. As usual, the headlines are hyperbolic. This ape is fragmentary, and so far only teeth and a jaw bone have been found, and the teeth are similar… Read More
Australian atheism must be in a sorry state indeed to let a filthy agnostic in. What’s next, a pantheist, or god forbid, a deist?
Australian atheism is more multicultural than American atheism. It’s enough to reject Anglicanism and Catholicism.
Not so much agnostic as allowing for lots of possibilities. Also known as covering all the angles. Hence the name.
I third that question. As John has stated, gnu atheists are new exclusivists*. How did John get into a book, that presumably, has gnu atheist intent and writers? Is the great Ape a double agent, working against the forces of agnosticism? Oh, need more posts John. It’s too hard to while away the day with only B&W, Pharyngula and Metamagician to read? *In fairness, John’s also called them much nicer names, but for my bullshit to fly, I need to ignore those unpleasant facts.
Still traveling with spotty internet access. I have meaty posts in preparation. Normal asseveration resumes next week.
Good work. A new word! Asseveration: the solemn affirmation of a truth statement. Thanks, but then I’ve got you all wrong. I figured you were anything but solemn. I had you bagged as a smart arse, who while searching for the truth, didn’t mind a niggle or stab at (perceived) blowhards. Or your just taking the piss….
You take the piss solemnly? I’m just a gnu atheist dullard. I can’t do two things at once, so I presume that no one else can either. 🙂
The “Wonderous Mr Wilkins” sounds like a Kenneth Grahame story. Do I get to ride an old car and toot my horn?