Question: Philosophy of Science - is it Relevant?

Philosophy of Science - is it Relevant?

A friend of mine claims that: "Michael Ruse has written a book as well as
published many articles on the issue. Ruse demonstrates that there is no
necessary conflict between Christianity and evolutionism as you assert. John
Maynard Smith, described in his obituary as 'the greatest evolutionary
biologist since Darwin', was a devout Christian."

Who is Michael Ruse? He is, as far as I can tell, a Philosopher of Science.
He has written many books on evolution. But have evolutionists read any of
them?
Have serious
Evolutionary -Biologists, -psychologists, -researchers, -philosophers,
or -other interested parties even heard of him.

So here is my question - reply directly to me if you feel like it:

A) Have you:
1) Heard of Michael Ruse;
2) Read Michael Ruse;
3) Has Michael Ruse influenced your thinking in the area of evolution?

B) Philosopher of Science:
1) Are you aware of the discipline?
2) Have you read any books on the subject vis evolution?
3) Has Philosopher of Science influenced your thinking?

C) I am a
1) Researcher/lecturer/qualified in an area related to Evolution;
2) PhD but not in Evolution related discipline;
3) Independent researcher;
4) Other

Please let me know - my friend, a Philosopher of Science, thinks that
Philosophy of Science has an impact on scientific thinking, perhaps it does.

Kind Regards
Robert Karl Stonjek


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