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January 23, 2006
Event - Distinguished Speaker: Eugenie C. Scott
Wednesday, January 25
Intelligent Design and the Creationism/Evolution Controversy
Eugenie C. Scott, National Center for Science Education
Distinguished Speaker Series
7 pm, 1800 Chemistry Bldg., 930 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor
Reception following in Chemistry Atrium
"Intelligent Design" (ID) is a new form of creationism that emerged after legal decisions in the 1980s hampered the inclusion of "creation science" in the public school curriculum. ID consists of a scientific/scholarly effort, and a politico-religious movement of "cultural renewal." In the 20 years since ID appeared, there has been no evidence of it being used to solve problems in biology. Although the scientific/scholarly part of ID has been a failure, the "cultural renewal" part of ID has been a success, as supporters of ID seek "restoration" of a theistic sensibility in American culture to replace what they consider an overemphasis on secularism.
You can view Dr. Scott's biography (PDF) or a list of selected scientific articles on the Explore Evolution website.
Posted at January 23, 2006 12:23 PM