A Conservative Defense of Darwinian Evolution
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By definition, conservative opinion aims to conserve knowledge rooted in the past in order to better understand human affairs, particularly with a view to... Read More
The Cartoon History of Humanism, Episode 38 The Monkey, The Man, Then the Fun: Charles Darwin (Part II)
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View all episodes of the Cartoon History of Humanism or click here to read Part I in this series. The Monkey, The Man, Then... Read More
Eight Reasons Darwin Almost Didn’t Board the HMS Beagle
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For Charles Darwin, it was an invitation from his former Cambridge mentor J.S. Henslow that would change his life. Up until that time, Darwin... Read More
Poetry: “The Skeletons of Dreams” by Philip Appleman
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On this date--November 24--in 1859 Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, was published. Its full title was On the Origin of Species by... Read More
Poll: Charles Darwin’s Atheist Letter—Who Got It?
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A sought-after letter written by Charles Darwin in 1880 has resurfaced after being in the possession of a private owner for decades. In the... Read More
The Reception of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species Historical British Periodical Perspectives (Part Three)
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We have been asking in this series if Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection actually produced a crisis of faith within evangelical... Read More
The Reception of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species Historical British Periodical Perspectives (Part Two)
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In the previous article, we asked the question if Darwin’s theory actually produced a crisis of faith within evangelical communities in England when they... Read More
The Reception of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species Historical British Periodical Perspectives (Part One)
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The publication of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species in 1859 might aptly be described as a “revolution of evolution,” as it was... Read More
The Humanist Hour #63: Sex and Secularism
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A new episode of the Humanist Hour is available for listening. Keep reading to find out about the guests on this month's show. In this... Read More
The Evolution of the Mind and What It Means to Humanism
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Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species appeared in 1859 and revolutionized how the science and religion enterprises viewed human nature. Scientists proceeded to... Read More