I assume that the guesses about what Darwin was thinking will continue to evolve.
On Dec 12, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Louis E. Schmier wrote: > I'm not sure you would call Darwin's change of religious attitude a "crisis > of faith." Though he denied "revelation," an atheist he never became. > Denying Divine revelation and involement, but as a "first cause," he was > closer to being a deist or theist, maybe an agnostic. Since I haven't been > up on the history of science for a while, I'm not sure my references are the > most up-to-date. Take a gander at Janet Browne's two volume biography of > Darwin, particularly the second volume. But, again, since her second volume > was published almost a decade ago, I don't know if she's the latest word. > > Make it a good day > > -Louis- > > > Louis Schmier > http://www.therandomthoughts.edublogs.org > 203 E. Brookwood Pl http://www.therandomthoughts.com > Valdosta, Ga 31602 > (C) 229-630-0821 /\ /\ /\ /\ > /\ > /^\\/ \/ \ /\/\__ > / \ / \ > / \/ \_ \/ / \/ > /\/ / \ /\ \ > //\/\/ /\ \__/__/_/\_\/ > \_/__\ \ > /\"If you want to climb > mountains,\ /\ > _ / \ don't practice on mole > hills" - / \_ > > > > > On Dec 12, 2012, at 9:19 AM, Mike Palij wrote: > >> I would appreciate suggestions for readings on how Darwin dealt >> with the issues of reconciling his religious faith with the implications >> of his scientific observations and explanations. And what can be >> said about his final position. TIA. Paul Brandon Emeritus Professor of Psychology Minnesota State University, Mankato [email protected] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=22325 or send a blank email to leave-22325-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
