Creation Science: Nonscience?

Elmo M Recio

PHIL 361 - Philosophy of Science
Department of Philosophy
College of Arts and Sciences
Drexel University

Abstract:

Using the articles by Michael Ruse and Larry Laudan contained in the ``Science and Pseudoscience'' section of the text, along with the NOVA documentary ``God, Darwin and Dinosaurs.'' examine the issues behind the so-called ``Creation Science'' controversy. Be sure to discuss the issue of the demarcation of science from nonscience, and consider to what extent a scientific theory (in this case the theory of evolution) needs to be confirmed before it can be taught as ``fact.'' Decide in the end whether the Creationists are correct in claiming that their views should be taught along side Darwin's in basic science education.