But is it Science?: The Philosophical Question in the Creation/evolution ControversyMichael Ruse Essays dealing with the nature of science and the Evolution/Creationism controversy. |
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A Philosophers Day in Court | 13 |
Introduction | 39 |
The Relationship between Science | 50 |
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