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Robert Wright (Bloggingheads.tv, The Evolution of God, Nonzero, Why Buddhism Is True) and Jeffrey Schloss (Westmont College, BioLogos)
- Jeff reviews Jerry Coyne’s book, Faith vs. Fact . 8:42
- How likely was the evolution of intelligent life? . 14:39
- A contradiction in Coyne’s case against divine purpose . 7:12
- Bob argues for a materialist teleology . 10:06
- Are there true moral facts, or just rules that work? . 10:27
- Is moral judgment an evolutionary “spandrel”? . 9:48
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Recorded:Oct 22
Posted:Nov 1, 2015
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The Wright Show | Nov 1, 2015 | Robert Wright & Jeffrey Schloss
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