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I will be starting a book debate of On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin (1859 first edition) in the next coming months.

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If it's OK with everyone, we will schedule the start of debating the book the beginning of January.

Until then, let's perhaps try to reach an agreement on some guidelines for the debate.

Here's my initial thoughts:
- We are debating the book on its own merits. Usage of modern science to either attack or defend Darwin's points cannot be used.
- The first edition will be the primary text. All other editions of the book can be referenced for general commenting, but not for debating.
- And of course, all rules of the forum must be followed.
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otseng wrote:I will be starting a book debate of On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin (1859 first edition) in the next coming months.

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Count me in. I am joining.
I understand that one can't use present-day science, but I am guessing one can use the science available to C. Darwin (e.g. Linneus, the scalae naturae etc.).
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Okay! I'm in... :)
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strevisa wrote:Count me in. I am joining.
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I understand that one can't use present-day science, but I am guessing one can use the science available to C. Darwin (e.g. Linneus, the scalae naturae etc.).
That would be admissible.
faith wrote:Okay! I'm in...
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I think I'm going to do it. I just got laid off and have a ton of free time.
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I might join.
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saitohaj wrote:I think I'm going to do it. I just got laid off and have a ton of free time.
Nilloc James wrote:I might join.
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Ive found the book a fascinating read so far, never have read it in the depths I am now.
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I've started a thread on Chapter 1 for us to start the debate.
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I have read the book a few times. Please sign me up.
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