Stephen C. Meyer Philosopher of Science
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defining id

Today’s commentary at Breakpoint is about Stephen Meyer’s Signature in the Cell, which they hail as a “landmark book about intelligent design“, adding that it is a “profound, hugely important book.”

You can read it and listen to it here.

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Stephen C. Meyer
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December 1, 2005
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Not By Chance

Stephen C. Meyer
December 1, 2005
Commentary
Renowned British philosopher, Antony Flew, the Pope, the President of the United States and the Dalai Lama have each weighed in on the subject. But what is this theory of intelligent design? And why does it arouse such passion and inspire such apparently determined efforts to suppress it? Read More ›
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Close-up shot of microscope with metal lens at laboratory.
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Stephen C. Meyer
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April 26, 2018
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Yes, Intelligent Design Is Detectable by Science

Stephen C. Meyer
April 26, 2018
Commentary, Research and Analysis
Biologists have long recognized that many organized structures in living organisms — the elegant form and protective covering of the coiled nautilus; the interdependent parts of the vertebrate eye; the interlocking bones, muscles, and feathers of a bird wing — “give the appearance of having been designed for a purpose.” Read More ›
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Puffin Talk on Saltee Island Great, one of my favourite spots on earth. See this picture also on Unsplash or in my categorie Birds.The Saltee Islands are a pair of small islands lying 5 kilometres off the southern coast of County Wexford in Ireland. The two islands are Great Saltee (89 hectares) and Little Saltee (37 hectares). Both have been privately owned by the Neale family since 1943.
Photo by Wynand van Poortvliet on Unsplash
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Stephen C. Meyer
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June 8, 2012
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Intelligent Design is not Creationism

Stephen C. Meyer
June 8, 2012
Commentary
Contrary to media reports, ID is not a religious-based idea, but an evidence-based scientific theory about life’s origins. What signs of intelligence do design advocates see? Read More ›
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Bruce Chapman
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April 26, 2006
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Debate With Peter Ward at Talk of the Times (TVW)

Bruce Chapman
April 26, 2006
Appearances, Debates

The rematch, a debate with Meyer and Ward addressing each other’s arguments for intelligent design and evolution (or not, respectively).  Reporters and columnists especially should listen to this, as a real debate by scientists on the science of Darwinian evolution is almost as rare as life in the universe. Video from TVW