A Century of Debate: The Scopes Monkey Trial and Its Legacy

Moraine Valley Community College Library Podcast

As we mark the 100th anniversary of the historic Scopes Trial, this interdisciplinary panel will delve into the enduring significance of The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, a case that reshaped the cultural, legal, and educational landscape of America. Bringing together historians, political scientists, biologists, and philosophers, this discussion will explore the trial's foundational conflicts between science and religion, and its resonance in today’s debates over the teaching of evolution and other controversial subjects.