1.) Discuss the way Gould uses his own experiences to make his points.
Writing about one's own experiences is an effective method in conveying a point because it illustrates real life events which readers can relate to. Additionally, the intended audience is able to enter into the mindset of the author and understand the basis of their views or opinions. In the collection of essays from Hen's Teeth and Horses Toes, Gould uses autobiographical elements to illustrate the controversial debate between evolutionists and creationists.
In Evolution as Fact and Theory, Gould states that evolution is a fact and that scientists know beyond reasonable doubt that it occurred. He bases this statement on the fact that copious amounts of direct and observational proof from both the laboratory and the field support this assertion. On the other hand, creationists, faced with "philosophical bankruptcy", use distortion and innuendo to support their rhetorical claim. One such example of this......
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