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The Making Of A Feminist: A Philosophical Autobiography, Donald W. Viney Oct 1993

The Making Of A Feminist: A Philosophical Autobiography, Donald W. Viney

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This article--written at the request of Megan Duffy--summarizes my journey to feminism from the female role models in my life, to my discovery of the power of language to shape attitudes and behaviors, to my introduction to Feminist Theology, reading the work of Rosemary Ruether and meeting her when she visited campus.


The Woes Of Creation Science, Donald W. Viney Apr 1993

The Woes Of Creation Science, Donald W. Viney

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This article presents the case against Creation-Science by detailing its failures with respect to science, philosophy, hermeneutics, and theology. Despite its many flaws it may usefully serve as a good example of a bad thing.


The Right To Life: The Larger Context, Donald W. Viney Jan 1993

The Right To Life: The Larger Context, Donald W. Viney

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The question of the right to life extends far beyond the abortion issue to include the question of the moral obligations that humans have to all life on the planet. The usual justifications for denying the right to life to other animals are surprisingly flimsy. The article ends by turning the burden of proof on the human group: By what right do we assume that the earth is ours and that its inhabitants are our servants?