This blog post examines the debate between Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould on evolution and discusses how their theories define the boundaries between progressivism and conservatism. In the evolutionary theory debate between Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould, it is often said that Richard Dawkins, a staunch believer in science, is progressive, while Stephen Jay Gould, who raises...
Darwin’s Confidence (Does Evolution Mean Progress?)
This blog post explores the relationship between evolution and progress through Darwin’s Confidence. Based on the debate between Dawkins and Gould, it takes an in-depth look at whether evolution truly signifies progress. The book Darwin’s Confidence takes the form of a fictional debate between two world-renowned biologists, Dawkins and Gould. Before discussing the fifth story...