FAPP on the doorstep 12 May 2010 My copy of What Darwin Got Wrong by Fodor and Piatelli-Palmarini has arrived and was waiting at the door for me this AM. God the British mail system is fast to Australia! Now I owe a series of posts on Rossano’s book first, but perhaps I will read FAPP on the plane (to the UK this Saturday, volcano permitting) and write a review. I intend to respond to the most charitable reading of their arguments I can make out. Stay tuned… Book Evolution Philosophy EvolutionPhilosophy
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I’ve been waiting for it impatiently. Though I don’t think yours will be scathing as other reviews. Marco F
If only the British mail system were as fast to Britain. (Sorry I can’t join you for a nice, non-chilled pint of non-fizzy real ale, but I’m snowed under at work at the moment). Next time, maybe?