The Epistemic Status of Evolutionary Theory
The theory of evolution continues to be a bone of contention among certain groups of theistic believers. This paper aims to bring some light to the debate about it, by introducing a framework for epistemic appraisal which can provide a realistic and sober assessment of the epistemic credentials of t...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
[2017]
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| In: |
Theology and science
Year: 2017, Volume: 15, Issue: 4, Pages: 454-472 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CF Christianity and Science NBD Doctrine of Creation |
| Further subjects: | B
common ancestry
B Creationism B ancient earth B Scientific Theory B epistemic status B Evolution |
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| Summary: | The theory of evolution continues to be a bone of contention among certain groups of theistic believers. This paper aims to bring some light to the debate about it, by introducing a framework for epistemic appraisal which can provide a realistic and sober assessment of the epistemic credentials of the various parts of evolutionary theory. The upshot is a more nuanced epistemic appraisal of the theory of evolution, which shows that there are significant differences in epistemic standing between its various parts. Any serious conversation about the theory of evolution ought to reflect these facts. |
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| ISSN: | 1474-6700 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology and science
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2017.1369759 |