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creationism-and-racism

The chapter includes critiques of creationist ideology as intertwined with racism, antisemitism, and white supremacy.

1 chapter across 1 book

Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (1995)Carl Sagan

CHAPTER 21 The Path to Freedom

This chapter, titled 'The Path to Freedom,' primarily consists of a list of references related to education, cognitive development, racial issues, and critiques of scientific racism and creationism. It highlights the intersection of science, education, and social justice, emphasizing the importance of critical examination of racial biases in scientific discourse and the role of education in achieving freedom. The chapter implicitly critiques pseudoscientific claims used to justify racism and underscores the need for informed, evidence-based approaches to social and cognitive development.