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Science and philosophy

5 Essential Questions for all Departments of Economics

As stated in the Open Letter of 65+ student associations from 30+ countries, “it is not only the world economy that is in crisis. The teaching of economics is in crisis too, and this crisis has consequences far beyond the university … Continue reading

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Economics or Anthropology?

About a week ago, a retired academician of economics from Switzerland wrote me following lines in his email: I recommend you not to spend your time in criticizing mainstream economics, as those critics are widely known within the profession, but … Continue reading

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Meine Standartfragen an Personalvermittler

Mein Email an einen Personalvermittler, der mich für ein Projekt kontaktiert hat: Sehr geehrter Herr … Ich danke Ihnen für die Anfrage. I hätte einige Fragen über dieses Projekt: 1) Was für eine Branche ist das? Worum geht es bei … Continue reading

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Is evolution a kind of creation?

Evolution of whales. Source: www.edwardtbabinski.us/whales/

There are lots of hefty discussions about the Darwinian evolution and the biblical creation story in the forum on www.richarddawkins.net which I regularly visit. Scientific minds and biologists usually harbor no doubts about evolution whereas religious minds tend to hate … Continue reading

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Any difference between intelligent design and evolution?

Right wing evangelists love Intelligent Design. Source: http://www.bay-of-fundie.com/archives/280/discovery-institute-reeling

As is generally well-known, the Evangelist and Islamic fundamentalists typically hate the idea of Darwinian evolution which I never exactly understand why. Why can’t an omnipotent God use evolution as a natural process for creation? Must the creation necessarily be … Continue reading

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