NL888 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Does "to be apologetic about Darwin" mean "to be sorry for Darwin"?
Context:
The next chapters look more closely at those aspects of science devoted to the study of life. The potential conflicts be-
tween science and faith, at least as perceived by many modern commentators, will continue to appear. But I will argue
that if we wisely apply Saint Augustine's advice, crafted well over a thousand years before there was any reason to be
apologetic about Darwin, we will be able to find a consistent and profoundly satisfying harmony between these world-
views.
The next chapters look more closely at those aspects of science devoted to the study of life. The potential conflicts be-
tween science and faith, at least as perceived by many modern commentators, will continue to appear. But I will argue
that if we wisely apply Saint Augustine's advice, crafted well over a thousand years before there was any reason to be
apologetic about Darwin, we will be able to find a consistent and profoundly satisfying harmony between these world-
views.
Top answer
That is a rather rare use of "apology" to mean a systematic defense of a doctrine or the like. It is seen mostly in religious contexts. Augustine wrote many apologies.
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That is a rather rare use of "apology" to mean a systematic defense of a doctrine or the like. It is seen mostly in religious contexts. Augustine wrote many apologies.
apology noun 2. a. (AHD)
apology noun 2. a. (AHD)
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I don't know. This seems to be a creationist writing, and I can't make sense of those guys.
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