February 24 through March 6, 2003
The theory of intelligent design has recently been proposed as a correction
to neo-Darwinian evolution. Its proponents argue that complex differentiation
can better be explained by positing a guiding intelligence instead of random
variation and natural selection. Its critics have called intelligent design
another form of creationism, one that seeks to replace or infuse science with
religious presupposition.
We explore this controversy by convening a symposium featuring leading voices
on either side of the debate, and examine the implications for the science
curriculum of secondary schools.
Monday, February 24
3:00 p.m. McAlister 302 (Forum)
MTV Video presentation:
“Unlocking the Mystery of Life”
Tuesday, February 25
7:00 p.m. Ida Waldran Auditorium
William Dembski
“Darwin’s Unpaid Debt”
Wednesday, February 26
3:00 p.m. McAlister 302 (Forum)
HighTable - Jim Murray & Doug Corbitt
“Does Life Have Purpose? Ends and Explanations in the Biological Sciences”
7:00 p.m. Ida Waldran Auditorium
Michael Ruse
“Darwin and Design: From Religion to Science and Halfway Back”
Thursday, February 27
1:40 p.m. Doyne Health Science Center Auditorium
William Dembski & Michael Ruse
“Explaining Evolution: Intelligent Design or Natural Selection? A Question
and Answer Session”
Monday, March 3
3:00 p.m. McAlister 302 (Forum)
MTV Video Presentation
“
Darwin's Dangerous Idea”
Tuesday, March 4
7:00 p.m. Ida Waldran Auditorium
John Angus Campbell
“
Why Darwinism Should Be Taught as Darwin Taught It - As an Argument”
Wednesday, March 5
3:00 p.m. McAlister 302 (Forum)
HighTable - Bart Dunlap, Mike Cantrell, & Marty Erwin
“
Should Intelligent Design be Included in the Public School Science Curriculum?
A Student Panel Discussion”
7:00 p.m. Ida Waldran Auditorium
Eugenie Scott
“
Intelligent Design: Not Ready for Prime Time”
Thursday, March 6
1:40 p.m. Doyne Health Science Center Auditorium
John Angus Campbell & Eugenie Scott
“Teaching Evolution: Intelligent Design or Natural Selection? A Question
and
Answer Session”
File Date: 02.18.03