ZYGO

Zygon®

0591-2385 1467-9744

10.1111/j.1467-9744.1988.tb00637.x

ON MARTIN EGER'S “A TALE OF TWO CONTROVERSIES”

Shimony

Abner

02 09 1988

23 3

10.1111/zygo.1988.23.issue-3

333 340

Abstract. Criticisms are presented against Eger's challenge to the demarcation between the natural sciences and ethics. Arguments are given both against his endorsement of the “new” philosophy of science and against his rejection of the fact‐value dichotomy. However, his educational recommendations are reinforced rather than weakened by these criticisms

creation/evolution fact moral education “New” philosophy of science normative fact value

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