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Social Epistemology, Theory of Evidence, and Intelligent Design: Deciding What to Teach.
- Source :
- Southern Journal of Philosophy; Mar2006 Supplement 1, Vol. 44, p1-22, 22p
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Social epistemology is the normative theory of socioepistemic practices. Teaching is a socioepistemic practice, so educational practices belong on the agenda of social epistemology. A current question is whether intelligent design should be taught in biology classes. This paper focuses on the argument from "fairness" or "equal time." The principal aim of education is knowledge transmission, but evidence renders it doubtful that giving intelligent design equal time would promote knowledge transmission. In making curricular decisions, boards of education should consult the experts. Are novices capable of identifying genuine experts? This social epistemological question is answered affirmatively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00384283
- Volume :
- 44
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Southern Journal of Philosophy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 62480467
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2041-6962.2006.tb00026.x