Design? Yes! But Is It Intelligent? Cover Image

Projekt? Tak! Ale czy inteligentny?
Design? Yes! But Is It Intelligent?

Author(s): William B. Provine
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Instytut Filozofii, Uniwersytet Zielonogórski
Keywords: intelligent design theory; Darwinism; creationism; NOMA principle; science education; methodological naturalism; metaphysical naturalism

Summary/Abstract: Author takes into account various themes concerning intelligent design theory. The subject of his considerations are: scientific value of intelligent design theory; distinction between metaphysical and methodological naturalism and its role in the scientific practice as well as its meaning for the scientists who believes in God; relationship between science and religion on the example of NOMA (Non-Overlapping MAgisteria) principle which was formulated by Stephen Jay Gould; and finally the issue of teaching science – for example, whether also creationist concepts should be discussed in science classes.

  • Issue Year: 2005
  • Issue No: 02+03
  • Page Range: 217-237
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish