New Carnival of Evolution 2 Nov 2010 Click on the button to go read lots of evolving goodness. Evolution Evolution
Evolution Elvis is still dead. Oh, and evolution is a fact. 3 Jan 2008 Some press releases get the right money quote: “The bottom line is that the world is round, humans evolved from an extinct species and Elvis is dead,” Weissmann said. “This survey is a wake-up call for anyone who supports teaching information based on evidence rather than speculation or hope; people… Read More
Evolution Wilkins on Wilkins on The Galilean Library 15 Apr 2008 In an amazing display of misjudgment, Paul Newall of the (otherwise) excellent site The Galilean Library has interviewed me about my views on the philosophy of biology. There are some serious folk interviewed there, so of course I feel like a fraud, but hey, you all know I love the… Read More
Evolution Huxley on species 14 Sep 201114 Sep 2011 I bought a fine copy of the Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley in 3 volumes. On page 343f of volume I I find his thoughts on speciation, addressed to the Rev. Charles Kingsley (author of the Water Babies) on April 30, 1863. My dear Kingsley … With respect… Read More
Yes, I have reviewed Jody’s book; in my book, and in an unpublished (due to the editor losing the manuscript) review. Jody’s argument is basically that species are conventions and productions of the mind. While I disagree with him, he makes a solid case. Unfortunately he is merely reprising Locke’s argument, and like Locke is confusing real kinds for nominal kinds.
No, I agree. But it makes the carnival of evolution and sciences involvment in the study of belief less and less appealing. A subject with a very strong internal identity which is increasingly assertive. Appealing if you are on the inside. I hope it is just me who is increasingly turned off from the subject, as it has much to offer. Time to disappear in a jaded puff of smoke in the direction of the arts.
Ive clearly been drinking to much bongwater and analysing folksongs. http://sbej.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/folksong-by-bongwater/
“due to the editor losing the manuscript.” Is that even possible these days? Did he leave the entire internet behind in a taxi?