Philosophy

E-journal Online Opinion published a piece today titled Evolutionary science isn't a closed book about the pros and cons of teaching Intelligent Design (ID) in schools and universities. I read about the concept of ID in the August 15 issue of Time … [Read more...] about Intelligent Design

Hi Jennifer I've read an interesting article, written in 1989, about 'herd behaviour'. You are probably aware of the piece anyway, but just in case I thought I'd mention it. Here's a section that looks like it relates to current controveries, even … [Read more...] about Herd Behaviour

"The trouble, at least on the surface, seems that any government department would rather spend a dollar on simulation than a dime on in-service testing, and the simulation frequently misses vital points while stressing irrelevancies." ... from a … [Read more...] about On Government Departments

There has been a bit of discussion at this web-log about GM versus organic food. My position is well known including that I consider the aversion to GM irrational. I have written in the IPA Review (March 2004, Vol 56, No. 1) that GM is the new … [Read more...] about Food Taboos – Harris’ View

This follows my earlier two postings 'on politics' including the proposition that the left think the right are evil: "The truth is not as simple as the question are people good or bad, as we so often put it. It is not as easy as Hobbes or Rousseau, … [Read more...] about On Politics (Part 3)