Philosophy
Michael Ruse
The Theory of Evolution and Religion
The Pioneer of Biological Philosophy Who Secured the Victory of Evolution in U.S. Courts
Lesson Plan
- Lesson Length : 5 Lessons ㆍ 1 hours 22 miutes
- Language : 한국어, English
The 200-Year History and Present of the Creationism vs. Evolution Debate
Michael Ruse's lecture series, "Evolution and Religion," offers a multifaceted exploration of the long-standing debate between evolution and Christianity. The first lecture highlights two approaches to interpreting the Bible, biblical literalism and Neo-Augustinianism, shedding light on the diversity of perspectives within the Christian faith. In the following lecture, he examines Darwin’s journey to publish the theory of evolution and its impact on the academic world, posing the thought-provoking question, “Can a Darwinist be a Christian?” to discuss evolution and human societal progress. He also addresses why creationism does not qualify as a scientific theory and shares firsthand accounts of the creationism-evolution controversy in the United States. The final lecture delves into the efforts of various thinkers and scholars who sought to bridge the gap between evolution and religion, exploring attempts to find a common ground between faith and science.
Full Bio
Michael Ruse
- Professor of Philosophy at the University of Guelph, Ontario
- Professor of Biological Philosophy at Florida State University
- The author of <Can a Darwinian Be a Christian?>
- The author of <Darwinian revolution>
Michael Ruse is an American philosopher of biology. He spent 35 years teaching in the Philosophy Department at the University of Guelph in Ontario and another 20 years in the Department of Philosophy of Biology at Florida State University, dedicating a total of 55 years to academia before retiring in 2020 to focus on writing and debate. In 1981, Professor Ruse participated as an expert witness in a legal battle over creationism and evolution. When the state of Arkansas passed a law mandating the teaching of creationism in schools, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit to overturn it. Serving as a witness for the evolution side, Professor Ruse played a crucial role in leading the court to conclude that creationism is not science.
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