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| − | A '''Precambrian rabbit''' is a hypothetical fossil that anti-creationist-leaning scientists have given as an example of what could change their minds. It was originally stated by J.B.S. Haldane (1892–1964) but in certain circles, especially philosophy of science, has taken on a life of its own. <ref> [http://books.google.com/books?id=k23egtSWrb8C ''Theory and Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science''], Peter Godfrey-Smith, University of Chicago Press, 2003 ISBN 0226300633, 9780226300634, 272 pages, p. 72, 73, 74, 157, 158 </ref> <ref> [http://books.google.com/books?id=b-HGB9PqXCUC&pg=PA66&vq=precambrian+rabbit&source=gbs_search_r&cad=1_1 ''Evolution''], Mark Ridley, Edition: 3, illustrated, Blackwell Publishing, 2004 | + | A '''Precambrian rabbit''' is a hypothetical fossil that anti-creationist-leaning scientists have given as an example of what could change their minds. It was originally stated by J.B.S. Haldane (1892–1964) but in certain circles, especially philosophy of science, has taken on a life of its own: a frenzy of speculation. <ref> [http://books.google.com/books?id=k23egtSWrb8C ''Theory and Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science''], Peter Godfrey-Smith, University of Chicago Press, 2003 ISBN 0226300633, 9780226300634, 272 pages, p. 72, 73, 74, 157, 158 </ref> <ref> [http://books.google.com/books?id=b-HGB9PqXCUC&pg=PA66&vq=precambrian+rabbit&source=gbs_search_r&cad=1_1 ''Evolution''], Mark Ridley, Edition: 3, illustrated, Blackwell Publishing, 2004 |
ISBN 1405103450, 9781405103459 | ISBN 1405103450, 9781405103459 | ||
751 pages, p. 66 </ref> | 751 pages, p. 66 </ref> | ||
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A Precambrian rabbit is a hypothetical fossil that anti-creationist-leaning scientists have given as an example of what could change their minds. It was originally stated by J.B.S. Haldane (1892–1964) but in certain circles, especially philosophy of science, has taken on a life of its own: a frenzy of speculation. [1] [2]
- ↑ Theory and Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science, Peter Godfrey-Smith, University of Chicago Press, 2003 ISBN 0226300633, 9780226300634, 272 pages, p. 72, 73, 74, 157, 158
- ↑ Evolution, Mark Ridley, Edition: 3, illustrated, Blackwell Publishing, 2004 ISBN 1405103450, 9781405103459 751 pages, p. 66