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Originally Posted by peter12
Richard Dawkins is a perfect example. He thinks that evolutionary biology justifies a host of beliefs without recognizing the overall historical context. Namely, that he is a pretty standard, wish-washy, secular liberal. You can read Francis Bacon and create a parody of Richard Dawkins, 400 years before he existed. Does that make sense? We use so-called rationalism and materialism to defend particular points and given the current cultural milieu this makes them all but impregnable to true philosophical skepticism which is the true spring of eternal cultural health.
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I've noticed you have knocked on Richard Dawkins a couple times before. I am just curious, what books of his have you read? God Delusion?