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Adventures in Philosophy with Daniel Dennett and Richard Dawkins
Intelligence Squared
Humor and Philosophy: Misunderstandings in Biology
This chapter humorously explores misconceptions in biology through anecdotes about rabbits and birds and a bet involving a biologist. It also reflects on the playful nature of language and philosophical eponyms while examining personal friendships and intellectual disagreements within philosophical discussions, particularly concerning Darwinism. The dialogue includes intriguing conversations about adaptation, natural selection, and the complexities of atheism in relation to evolutionary theory.
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