Richard Dawkins is a British ethologist, evolutionary biologist, popular science writer and advocate of atheism.TED: Speakers Richard Dawkins: Evolutionary biologist Dawkins is a prominent critic of evolutionism and intelligent design. He has written a number of books covering these issues extensively. Atheist and secular humanist, Dawkins has been criticized widely for his method of debate against religion and for the content of his theories.
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Selected Awards and Degrees
- 1989 Awarded a Doctor of Science by the University of OxfordThe University of Oxford: Curriculum vitae of Richard Dawkins
- 1987 Royal Society of Literature AwardThe University of Oxford: Curriculum vitae of Richard Dawkins
- 1997 International Cosmos PrizeThe University of Oxford: Curriculum vitae of Richard Dawkins
- 2006 Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about SciencThe University of Oxford: Curriculum vitae of Richard Dawkins
- 2007 Deschner AwardThe University of Oxford: Curriculum vitae of Richard Dawkins
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Would you trust this man? (1 Answer)
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At first glance, no I would not trust this man. Biologist Richard Dawkins not withstanding I would not trust anyone at first glance and I am by nature ...
Anyone have any good ideas for good youth group events for a small church?(1 Answer)
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Would depends on the age of the children. Things like Rockband are very popular with some youth groups. Although personally i would recommend a group reading of the ...
Why does man and humanity have to ruin the rest of all life?(1 Answer)
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There are two books: Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond and The Ancestor's Tale by Richard Dawkins that can help explain why we think opposable thumbs ...
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Holds Charles Simonyi Chair for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford UniversityThe University of Oxford PDF: Curriculum vitae of Richard Dawkins (141.6 KB)
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Prominent member of the Brights movement
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Founded The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science
