| The philosopher David Hume had already subjected the argument from design to a devastating critique in the mid-18th century. |
| With respect to theories, the philosopher cited as criteria of acceptability predictive power and testability. |
| As a result he is often referred to as a philosopher of art, giving the impression of being dry and detached from the world around him. |
| That was the contention of the political philosopher, and it's a lesson of more general application. |
| Where does all this leave us today with regard to the philosopher and his legacy at the bicentennial of his birth? |
| Democritus was an ancient Greek philosopher who moved in the same circles as Socrates. |
