Monday 11 March 2013

Burnee links for Monday

A new humanist book by Grayling, and a critique by Appleyard « Why Evolution Is True
Based on Jerry Coyne's review of Brian Appleyard's review, I'm looking forward to reading A. C. Grayling's new book.

What is it like to be a cat? « Why Evolution Is True
Not rigorous science, but certainly a pointer towards further research.

Atheist Ethicist: How to Refute Desirism
Step by step instructions. But so far no-one has done it.

National Secular Society - The Catholic Church must change or die
Personally I think it's going down either way. Not fast, not soon, but definitely down.

National Secular Society - Sexual segregation at a UCL event a scandal, say students
Professor Krauss kicked up enough fuss to ensure this disgraceful lapse got publicity.

Guest post on the “debate” at UCL » Butterflies and Wheels
More on the UCL farce.

Might Christianity be both true and terrible? » Pharyngula
Well, no. But what if? PZ turns the tables on Damon Linker.