tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10944560.post1776740819555900391..comments2024-01-01T08:18:36.278-05:00Comments on Real Physics: Galileo inside the WallsLawrence Gagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01242322119143922513noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10944560.post-18333394803222065952008-03-08T04:18:00.000-05:002008-03-08T04:18:00.000-05:00Alas it seems to this humble observer that the iss...Alas it seems to this humble observer that the issues surrounding both Evolution and the Galileo affair bring much heat but little light (usually). There seems to be dogmatists (used in a negative way) on both sides of each issue, and true science and true philosphy (and History in the Galileo affair)get pushed aside. As one who is a trained Biologist I regret the mandatory belief in "Evolution" I was forced to endure in College. I still remeber one professor tell his class that "Evolution was a fact!" It was so declarative that no questioning- even on a purely scientific basis was allowed. I was a Scientifically oriented Agnostic at the time, but that was the first crack in the wall of "Scientism" for me. We were not even allowed to debate the scientific findings and hypothesis. About that time Gould came out with his "hopeful monsters" idea- what a Hoot, and here we were making fun of the Religious Fundies?! I see much the same with the history of Galilelo affair.<BR/>Yes the Church has rightly praised and defendend reason- true reason- with in its proper sphere. Which is why I enjoy your site- I am not sure I agree with you - no real need to- but a Physisist with at least a modicum of "humility" on science issues (at least one that is not "dogmatically" dismissive) and common sense on non- science questions- you know the "real life" issues. JS WilsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com