Elliott Sober is Hans Reichenbach Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and author of Did Darwin Write the Origin Backwards?
Democracy depends on the free exchange of ideas. Help sustain it with a tax-deductible donation today.
Elliott Sober is Hans Reichenbach Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and author of Did Darwin Write the Origin Backwards?
That science should go teleological—incorporate concepts of goal and purpose—is a radical idea.
A political and literary forum, independent and nonprofit since 1975. Registered 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more about our mission
We are teaming up this spring to offer a year of both magazines.
Use code DISSENT when you purchase a print BR membership.
Act fast: offer ends March 31!