Very nice article. Another positive result of teaching creationism as well as evolution might be that in the debate with creationism, an evolutionist may be forced to clarify and explain evolutionary theory more than if it is taught by itself. Arguing in a debate forces sharper presentation. In contrast with its opposite in creationism, evolutionary theory is more clearly defined. Evolutionary theory is "intelligible happenstance" or "rational chance". These qualities are forced to our attention and made explicit in trying to explain and distinguish it from "intelligent design".
Charles ^^^^ I would have posted to the list but it has nothing really to do with economics. Although I do wonder if the Christians could perhaps be persuaded to produce a "faith based" economics teaching pack. It would have the distinct pedagogic and political advantage of being neither less scientific nor more faith-based than the standard textbooks. best dd -----Original Message----- From: PEN-L list [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Devine Sent: 28 November 2006 18:30 To: [email protected] Subject: funny! The lessons learned Daniel Davies [pen-lurker] November 28, 2006 04:03 PM http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/daniel_davies/2006/11/the_lessons_learne d.html
