21st Century Socrates
By Cal Glover
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What would Socrates and Plato have to say about the world in which we live today? Socratic dialogue on such topics as the Creation vs Evolution debate, world religions, genetically modified organisms, and stem cell therapy to name a few. Written from a Christian perspective that presents both sides of each issue in a clear and concise, thought-provoking discussion between the two greatest minds of antiquity.
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21st Century Socrates - Cal Glover
21st Century Socrates
By
Cal Glover
Copyright 2017 Cal Glover
Smashwords Edition
Author’s Note
I have always been impressed by the contributions made to the ancient world by the Greeks. As a mathematician I have a great appreciation for logic and debate, which is what made me wonder what Plato and his mentor, Socrates, would think about the world in which we now live. I hope that you will maintain an open mind as you read the conclusions I believe they would have drawn, based on my own research. When it comes down to it, we are all just seekers of knowledge, and the more information we allow ourselves to consider, the more likely we are to reach the right conclusions. If you find yourself disagreeing with, or questioning the validity of this information, please investigate it for yourself. The section at the end lists my own sources which would be the logical place to begin. Thank you for allowing me to travel with you for a short time in our life-long quest for truth and wisdom.
Creation vs. Evolution
S: So Plato, I understand that you are a great admirer of this theory called Evolution?
P: I am indeed, Socrates. I believe it provides an excellent explanation for the origin of mankind and all living organisms on this planet.
S: Interesting! Please tell me more.
P: I would be happy to! This theory says that all living organisms on the face of the earth are the result of a process called evolution, whereby single-celled organisms gradually changed to become all of the plants, animals, and even human beings we see today!
S: Amazing! They have evidence for this?
P: Yes, they do! It is based on a very logical phenomenon called Survival of the Fittest, which is based on observable data!
S: Which means that the fittest organisms in any population have the best chance of survival and producing more offspring that take after them?
P: Precisely. I guess the name gives it away. The most fascinating aspect is that, once in a while, a mistake occurs in an organism’s genetic material which actually gives it an advantage over its brethren. This is known as a beneficial mutation. Over a long period of time, the less fit become extinct and a new species is created, made up of those who inherited the mutation from the original ancestor!
S: Interesting. It all makes perfect sense, but why is this called evolution
? Wouldn’t it be more logical to call it adaptation? I have read about the finches that inhabit the islands of the Galapagos chain and how each island has a separate species especially suited for the resources available. To me, this seems like nature’s way of adapting to environmental conditions.
P: That is true my friend, but it is also evidence for the theory of evolution, don’t you see?
S: Not yet. But go on, perhaps you can convince me.
P: I shall endeavor to do so. Some scientists believe