Creationism, Evolution and the First Amendment: The Limits of Constitutionally Permissible Scientific Inquiry.

Levit, Nancy

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ERIC Number: EJ320940

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1985

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Creationism, Evolution and the First Amendment: The Limits of Constitutionally Permissible Scientific Inquiry.

Levit, Nancy

Journal of Law and Education, v14 n2 p211-27 Apr 1985

This article examines the interrelated legal and scientific nature of the creationism controversy. It discusses "McLean vs. Arkansas Board of Education" and analyzes current tactics used by creationists, concluding that they are constitutionally impermissible. An approach is proposed that balances First Amendment interests with the need for academic freedom. (TE)

Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Intellectual Freedom, Religious Factors, Science Instruction, Scientific Principles, State Church Separation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: First Amendment

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