"Evolution versus Creationism: A Very American Conflict?"
Monday 30 March 2009
19:00 to 20:30
South West London Humanist Group and Think-in-Kingston present Dr Thomas Dixon, Senior Lecturer in History, Queen Mary University of London talking on "Evolution versus Creationism: A Very American Conflict?"
As we celebrate the anniversaries of the birth of Charles Darwin and the publication of The Origin of Species in 2009, Thomas Dixon will talk about Darwin’s work and religious beliefs and the Victorian context of The Origin of Species, as well how and why creationism took off in 20th-century America and the “Intelligent Design” debates. His recent book Science and Religion: A Very Short Introduction has been described as “even-handed enough to inspire jolts of defensive ire in readers of every stripe” so this should be a lively discussion. You can read more about Thomas Dixon’s interests and publications at http://www.history.qmul.ac.uk/staff/dixont.html.
As we celebrate the anniversaries of the birth of Charles Darwin and the publication of The Origin of Species in 2009, Thomas Dixon will talk about Darwin’s work and religious beliefs and the Victorian context of The Origin of Species, as well how and why creationism took off in 20th-century America and the “Intelligent Design” debates. His recent book Science and Religion: A Very Short Introduction has been described as “even-handed enough to inspire jolts of defensive ire in readers of every stripe” so this should be a lively discussion. You can read more about Thomas Dixon’s interests and publications at http://www.history.qmul.ac.uk/staff/dixont.html.
| Contact |
Think-in-Kingston |
|---|---|
| Location |
Kingston University, Penrhyn Road campus Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2EE (view map) |
| Cost | Free |