Evolution, creation, and the philosophy of science

Epistemology and Science Education: Understanding the Evolution vs. Intelligent Design Controversy

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 20-37

  Thagard, Paul ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO   (Canada)

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