10. Learning to See: Darwinian Ways of Meaning (December 1, 2008)
10. Learning to See: Darwinian Ways of Meaning (December 1, 2008)
Dr. Levine discusses through analysis of Darwin's literary works, ways of seeing and being enchanted by the world as wel... Read more
17 Dec 2008
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9. How Has Darwin Influenced How We Think About Behavior and the Brain? (November 17, 2008)
9. How Has Darwin Influenced How We Think About Behavior and the Brain? (November 17, 2008)
Dr. Fernald discusses how social behavior changes the brains of fish, animals, and humans to adapt to situations typical... Read more
3 Dec 2008
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8. Genes, Germs, and Cancer: Darwinian Medicine (November 10, 2008)
8. Genes, Germs, and Cancer: Darwinian Medicine (November 10, 2008)
Dr. Ewald speaks about how several pathogenic viruses have evolved over time to break down the cell's barriers to severa... Read more
19 Nov 2008
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7. Evolution and Human Societies: Potential, Legacy or Process? (November 3, 2008)
7. Evolution and Human Societies: Potential, Legacy or Process? (November 3, 2008)
Professor Brown speaks about the history and consequences of social Darwinism, and offers insight into new ways of think... Read more
11 Nov 2008
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6. Darwin: Discovering the Tree of Life (October 27, 2008)
6. Darwin: Discovering the Tree of Life (October 27, 2008)
Dr. Eldredge discusses Darwin's life and work. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Ward Watt and Liz ... Read more
4 Nov 2008
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5. How and Why Species Multiply: The Radiation of Darwin's Finches (October 20, 2008)
5. How and Why Species Multiply: The Radiation of Darwin's Finches (October 20, 2008)
The Grants discuss how and why species multiply. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Carol Boggs and ... Read more
28 Oct 2008
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4. Darwin and the Evolution of Reasons (October 13, 2008)
4. Darwin and the Evolution of Reasons (October 13, 2008)
Dr. Dennett presents the philosophical importance of Darwin's theory of evolution. The lecture is concluded with a pane... Read more
21 Oct 2008
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3. Darwin's Big Book and Its Ideas (October 6, 2008)
3. Darwin's Big Book and Its Ideas (October 6, 2008)
Dr. Browne presents a biography on Charles Darwin and explores Darwin's Origin of Species. The lecture is concluded wit... Read more
13 Oct 2008
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2. Science and Religion: Probably Not What You Think (September 29, 2008)
2. Science and Religion: Probably Not What You Think (September 29, 2008)
Dr. Scott explores the evolution vs. creationism debate and provides an argument for evolution. The lecture is conclude... Read more
6 Oct 2008
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1. Darwin's Legacy: Course Introduction (September 22, 2008)
1. Darwin's Legacy: Course Introduction (September 22, 2008)
Professor Durham provides an overview of the course; Professor Robert Siegel touches upon "Darwin's Own Evolution;" Prof... Read more
6 Oct 2008
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