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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456947703321

Titolo

Epistemology and science education : understanding the evolution vs. intelligent design controversy / / edited by Roger S. Taylor and Michel Ferrari

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, N.Y. : , : Routledge, , 2011

ISBN

1-136-88599-4

9786613043559

9780203839600

1-283-04355-6

0-203-83963-3

1-136-88600-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (318 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

FerrariMichel, Ph. D.

TaylorRoger S

Disciplina

507.1

Soggetti

Science - Study and teaching - Philosophy

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Epistemology -- pt. 2. Intelligent design and evolution -- pt. 3. Teaching science.

Sommario/riassunto

How is epistemology related to the issue of teaching science and evolution in the schools? Addressing a flashpoint issue in our schools today, this book explores core epistemological differences between proponents of intelligent design and evolutionary scientists, as well as the critical role of epistemological beliefs in learning science. Preeminent scholars in these areas report empirical research and/or make a theoretical contribution, with a particular emphasis on the controversy over whether intelligent design deserves to be considered a science alongside Darwinian evolution. This pion