Intelligent Design and the History and Philosophy of Science – U of A Lecture

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Sep 072011
 

Time Thursday, September 15 · 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location University of Alberta Campus, ED North 107 (Education Bulding North, Room 107)
Host: University of Alberta Atheists and Agnostics / CFI
Link to location: http://bit.ly/oX69DH
Title: What is science? Intelligent design and the history and philosophy of science
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Abstract:

The question of how to distinguish science from pseudo-science arises in many contexts. Using the question of whether intelligent design ‘theory’ is scientific as a starting point, this presentation analyzes the nature of science from the perspective of the history and philosophy of science. Continue reading »

SEA Monthly Roundtable – 6 September 2011: “Skepticism & Atheism”

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Sep 072011
 

Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 7:00pm – 9:00pm,

Room 7, 6th Floor, Stanley A Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square,Edmonton, Alberta

The topic for this month’s roundtable discussion is “Skepticism and Atheism”. We will be discussing the many areas where atheism and skepticism overlap and the many areas where they don’t. During the discussion portion of this roundtable people can explain why they consider themselves to be both or just one and not the other.

Round table discussion at 7:00 pm.  Drinks at Elephant and Castle afterwards at 9:00 pm

All are welcome to both events!

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