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Evolution & Genetics

Evolution & Genetics. We will begin the discussions and presentations momentarily. Philosophy of Truth. What is the point of the group work we’re conducting? To distinguish valid arguments from fallacious ones. To examine the definition of “proof.”

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Evolution & Genetics

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  1. Evolution & Genetics We will begin the discussions and presentations momentarily.

  2. Philosophy of Truth • What is the point of the group work we’re conducting? • To distinguish valid arguments from fallacious ones. • To examine the definition of “proof.” • To establish some principles and characteristics that distinguish the scientific worldview from others.

  3. What is Science? • Objective Reality: science is a method for understanding things that can be measured and observed. • It’s central process is the construction and testing of hypotheses. • Good science has the following characteristics: • Objectivity • Repeatability • Predictive ability

  4. What Science is Not • Science has no way of dealing with quantities that cannot be objectively measured with current technology. • Examples: • Art, aesthetics, beauty, subjective interpretations. • Truth. Science can measure uncertainty, but not eliminate it. • Souls, deities, afterlives, etc.

  5. What is True? • Negative proof: • Just because you can’t prove something, doesn’t make it false • Parsimony: • Science assumes the most likely explanations of phenomena are true • The simplest valid explanation is preferred. • Beware Falacious Arguments! • Russell’s Teapot • Telological Arguments • Arguments from Ignorance • Etc.

  6. Today’s Plan • Read the selection “Irreducible Complexity” • Answer the corresponding questions • During this time, I will conduct the discussions required of certain team positions. • The assignment will be collected – it is challenging, but you’re up to it! Just…

  7. Think!

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