Originally posted by ushomefree
Bicnarok-
............. I love the man to death, and I enjoy hearing his views, but he makes himself look like an idiot. I'm sorry, that is my humble opinion. See for yourself.......:
I don´t think you can bash a man for having a blank, who hasn´t had one during their life especially during exams🙂
heres someones answer to the above question, dunno if its accurate ..
Originally posted by xmarksthespot
I don't know if I'd call him one of the most preeminent biologists of our time. One of the most well-known, sure.
I don't know, I like him better than Gould
the Gould vs Dawkins split is one of the widest in evolutionary theory.
My opinion of course, but I think he deserves his popularity.
Originally posted by inimalistI was thinking more biology in general e.g. Craig Mello and Andrew Fire, among countless others. Even in evolutionary biology I can think of others who I'd be more willing to ascribe the adjective "preeminent."
I don't know, I like him better than Gouldthe Gould vs Dawkins split is one of the widest in evolutionary theory.
My opinion of course, but I think he deserves his popularity.
Originally posted by xmarksthespot
I was thinking more biology in general e.g. Craig Mello and Andrew Fire, among countless others. Even in evolutionary biology I can think of others who I'd be more willing to ascribe the adjective "preeminent."
meh, fair enough
I'm sure my love of memes slants me more towards the Dawkins camp, but whether or not he is "preeminent" wont keep me up at night.
Originally posted by ushomefree
[SIZE=2] Any one who has spent time honestly studying evolution, shares my views and knows that evolution fails to explain "the origins of life."
I don't have time for this forum, but I saw this and address it.
Natural Selection does not address the Origin of Life. If you're looking for information on it, read Carl Woese's work on the subject. However, as informed as you are, I'm sure you're above information.
Originally posted by Alliance
I don't have time for this forum, but I saw this and address it.Natural Selection does not address the Origin of Life. If you're looking for information on it, read Carl Woese's work on the subject. However, as informed as you are, I'm sure you're above information.
Originally posted by DigiMark007
I agree with inamilist on that account. I've read Selfish Gene...memes revolutionized the way we currently view evolution and molecular biology. Say what you will about him beyond that, but his influence as an evolutionary biologist is certainly profound.
Certainly profound, but just as certainly waning. He's turned his attentions to other areas. He frequently forgets that.
I rather like him. I think he gets way more shit than he deserves, as far as I can see he gets treated as a nutjob by many people, while I can't see that apply. In his public appearances as well as in his writing it seems to me he makes very sensible points and bases them on reasoning alone.
The most aggressive of the things people usually call him also don't seem to apply and he clarifies his stances a lot. I personally don't know enough about biology to know of his impact, but as philosopher I appreciate him quite a bit.