Is Richard Dawkins a "recognized scientist"?

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Just saw a claim online that "Dawkins isn't a recognized scientist", which seemed like a strange claim. It made me wonder: how much research did Dawkins do over the years? Can you provide some references to his list of researches?
 
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murshid_islam said:
Can you provide some references to his list of researches?
Can you provide a link to this?
murshid_islam said:
Just saw a claim online that "Dawkins isn't a recognized scientist"
 
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BillTre said:
Can you provide a link to this?
Unfortunately, it was a random facebook comment (which made me curious) that I noticed while scrolling. I don't have a link.
 
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Did your curiosity drive you to do any searches on Richard Dawkins yourself?
What did you find?
 
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BillTre said:
Did your curiosity drive you to do any searches on Richard Dawkins yourself?
What did you find?
I went to his Wikipedia page. It has a list of his published books. I wanted to see a list of his research papers. Any idea where I can find that?
 
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murshid_islam said:
Can you provide some references to his list of researches?
You will save yourself time in the long run if you learn to search the web for this stuff yourself. Personally, I like google search, sometimes google scholar.

PF works better as a place to ask questions with explanations than as a forum for assigning tasks for volunteers to execute.
 
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murshid_islam said:
I went to his Wikipedia page.
The fact that he is emeritus fellow at Oxford surely speaks to some high regard does it not? Not necessarilly to his scientific prowess I suppose, but what exactly prompts your question?
 
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I don't see how arguing by proxy with somebody not on PF will lead to anything. We say "He did A, B and C" and this person says "that doesn't really count". Then we say "He also did D, E and F" and they say "that doesn't count either." And so on.
 
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I was looking for an honest answeras to the motivation.
 
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murshid_islam said:
Unfortunately, it was a random facebook comment (which made me curious) that I noticed while scrolling. I don't have a link.
You are seriously trying to use a random Facebook comment to start a thread in the PF technical forums? This thread is done.
 
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FAQ: Is Richard Dawkins a "recognized scientist"?

Is Richard Dawkins a recognized scientist?

Yes, Richard Dawkins is widely recognized as a prominent evolutionary biologist and ethologist. He is best known for his work in the field of evolutionary theory and for popularizing the concept of the "selfish gene."

What are Richard Dawkins' main contributions to science?

Richard Dawkins' main contributions include his research on animal behavior and evolution, as well as his popular science books. His most influential work is "The Selfish Gene," published in 1976, which introduced the gene-centered view of evolution.

Has Richard Dawkins received any awards or honors for his scientific work?

Yes, Richard Dawkins has received several awards and honors, including the Royal Society of Literature Award and the Michael Faraday Award. He has also been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) for his contributions to science.

Is Richard Dawkins' work respected within the scientific community?

Richard Dawkins' work is highly respected within the scientific community, particularly his contributions to the understanding of evolutionary biology. However, his outspoken views on religion and atheism have generated controversy outside of his scientific work.

What is Richard Dawkins' educational background?

Richard Dawkins studied zoology at Balliol College, Oxford, where he was tutored by Nobel Prize-winning ethologist Nikolaas Tinbergen. He later earned his Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) degree from the University of Oxford.

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