Tag Archives: criticism

Ten Questions to Ask Your Biology Teacher About Evolution

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

Found on this website, “Ten Questions to Ask Your Biology Teacher About Evolution” is meant to be a handy guide for students skeptical of evolution. According to this article at The New York Times, science teachers in the US are … Continue reading →

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Jolted Into Inaction

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

A few days ago, I attended the JOLT (Joint Orientation Leader Training). The purpose of this program is to try to teach incoming frosh leaders right from wrong, and how to take care of the frosh. This is mostly to … Continue reading →

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On Philosophers – Armchair or Otherwise

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

Recently my writings have been criticized, and my ‘credentials’ as a philosopher have been called into question. One of the more common accusations has been that my arguments couldn’t be right because I am not well read on the subjects … Continue reading →

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On Criticisms

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Mitchell Gerskup

Lately I have received some criticism for my posts on the morality of vegetarianism and whether animals feel pain (the answer is ‘yes’). To understand this post, you’ll probably have to read the two responses:http://rtmurphy.blogspot.com/2008/03/equivocation-for-win.htmlhttp://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=36254780104 Regarding the First To be … Continue reading →

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