#223: Interview of Dr. Monica Hughes on Myths about Evolutionary Theory (19 June 2013)

Summary: In this 19 June 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Dr. Monica Hughes about "Myths about Evolutionary Theory." Topics discussed include: * Wildfires in Colorado * The basic tenets of evolutionary theory * Examples of evolution in action: bacteria, dogs, silver fox * The creation of new species: plants, fruit flies * The evidence for evolutionary theory * Evolution is not just randomness * The second law of thermodynamics does not preclude evolution * The argument from irreducible complexity * The first living organism * The irreducible complexity argument * The time required for evolution * The "goal" of evolution * Evolution as "just a theory" For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com