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Bascom, John

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SUPPOSE, in the next place, that the person, who found the watch, should, after some time, discover, that, in addition to all the properties which he had hitherto observed in it, it possessed the unexpected property of producing, in the course of its movement, another watch like itself; (the thing is conceivable;) that it contained within it a mechanism, a system of parts, a mould for instance, or a complex adjustment of laths, files, and other tools, evidently and separately calculated for this purpose; let us enquire, what effect ought such a discovery to have upon his former conclusion?

— from Natural theology

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Science, philosophy and religion

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Evolution and Religion

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"One in the series New Dialogues in Philosophy, edited by Dale Jacquette, Michael Ruse presents a fictional dialogue among characters with sharply contrasting positions regarding science and religious belief. Ruse's main characters - an atheist, a skeptic, a liberal, and an evangevical - represent different positions concerning science and religion often held today, as they passionately argue about evolution versus creation, technological advances in medicine, and the everlasting debate over free will."--Jacket.

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Sociology

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"Sociology is truly a classic introductory text which introduces students to the methods and theories of sociology using Rodney Stark's hallmark 'Over the Shoulder of a professional sociologist' approach, presenting sociology on a personal level. Stark describes what sociologists do and how they do it, focusing first on the questions they pose and how they search for and formulate their answers, and then moving on to study their answers and conclusions. In this way, he effectively explores themes, raising issues in a straightforward manner with historical accuracy and solid research. The text employs a unique feature titled 'A Closer View,' which illustrates seminal research studies to introduce students to the sociological imagination and the world around them." -- Publisher's description.

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