Science

Uses of religion

Author: 
Les Hearn

While it was good to read the interview with Andrew Copson of the British Humanist Association (Solidarity 242), it was disappointing to see Ira Berkovic falling into the trap of a formulaic denunciation of Richard Dawkins’ supposed views on religion.

Charles Darwin, revolutionary - AWL London forum

Date: 
19 March, 2009 - 19:30 - 21:15
Location: 

The Lucas Arms, 245a Grays Inn Road, Kings Cross, London

Description: 

2009 is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his On the Origin of Species - a book about which Karl Marx wrote that it "contains the basis in natural history for our views".

Yet since then, many right-wing movements have tried to claim Darwin and Darwinism.

At a time when Darwinian ideas about evolution, and scientific rationality more generally, are under attack from politicised religion, we are holding this meeting to celebrate this great thinker, explore his ideas and discuss their implications for Marxists.

Speaker: Les Hearn