Evolution in Court. A Federal Judge Defines Science

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creation-science, falsifiability, philosophy as bridge, scientism

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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2016-12-19

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GEORGE, Marie. Evolution in Court. A Federal Judge Defines Science. Scientia et Fides. Online. 19 December 2016. Vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 397-415. [Accessed 12 May 2025].

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2016): 10th anniversary of Mariano Artigas' death

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Articles: Temas relacionados con los intereses de Mariano Artigas

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