Defining Science

Barbara Forrest
Professor of Philosophy
Southeastern Louisiana University
"When creationists try to dismiss evolution as 'only a theory,' they are misusing the word theory."

"Only a Theory" Running time 2:19

Nick Matzke
Public Information Project Director
National Center for Science Education
"A conservative judge isn't going to just redefine science."

Avoiding the Supernatural Running time 1:41

Ken Miller
Biologist
Brown University
"What science isn't very good at is answering questions [on] the meaning and purpose of things."

		Science and Religion Running time 2:29
		On Isaac Newton Running time 1:34

Kevin Padian
Paleontologist
UC Berkeley
"I don't know where people get the idea that evolution is a theory in crisis."

A Solid Theory Running time 1:18

Robert T. Pennock
Philosopher and Evolutionary Scientist
Michigan State University
"You can't have gaps that you fill in by appeal to miracles."

		Natural Explanations Running time 1:33
		Science Is Not Dogmatic Running time 2:02

Eugenie Scott
Executive Director
National Center for Science Education
"If you teach intelligent design as a science, you are confusing students about the nature of science."

Science Tests Its Claims Running time 1:12

Neil Shubin
Paleontologist
University of Chicago and the Field Museum
"Not every idea, no matter how beautiful, qualifies as science."

The Power of Science Running time 1:23

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Kevin Padian
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Eugenie Scott
Neil Shubin