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The selfish metaphor: Conceits of evolution

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The selfish metaphor: Conceits of evolution

Opinion

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Review: The Noble Lie by Gary Greenberg

Books & Arts

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Reason special: Reason eats itself

News

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Life

Review: The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins

Books & Arts

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Life

On the origin of creationism

Opinion

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Letters: Intelligence strikes

News

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Can science save its soul?: Some scientists have begun to talk confidently about understanding God and creation. They are crediting science with power it doesn't possess

Features