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Doubting Darwin?: Creationist Designs on Evolution
Sahotra Sakar
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Description for Doubting Darwin?: Creationist Designs on Evolution
Hardback. The debate about what to teach as science in our schools has reached boiling point, both inside and outside the classroom. From Young Earth to Intelligent Design creationism, the intrusion of political and religious ideals is damaging the integrity of our public education system. Series: Blackwell Public Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
Noted biologist and philosopher Sahotra Sarkar exposes the frauds and fallacies of Intelligent Design Theory, and its claim to be 'good science'.
Noted biologist and philosopher Sahotra Sarkar exposes the frauds and fallacies of Intelligent Design Theory, and its claim to be 'good science'.
- A scientific and philosophical exploration of the debate between evolutionary theory and Intelligent Design in the classroom
- Puts the debate into its scientific and historical context
- Looks at a variety of topics, including the relation between Darwinism and modern evolutionary theory, the use of computer science and information theory by the creationists, and the idea of metaphysical naturalism
- Rejects Intelligent Design's claim to legitimacy, showing clearly how and why it is an unsuitable alternative to evolutionary biology in the classroom
- A ... Read more
- Forms part of the provocative and timely Blackwell Public Philosophy series
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Public Philosophy Series
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405154901
SKU
V9781405154901
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Ref
99-50
About Sahotra Sakar
Sahotra Sarkar is Professor of Integrative Biology and of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. He is author of Genetics and Reductionism: A Primer (1998), Molecular Models of Life (2004), and Biodiversity and Environmental Philosophy (2005); editor of several books, including The Philosophy and History of Molecular Biology (1996), the six-volume Science and the Philosophy in the Twentieth ... Read more
Reviews for Doubting Darwin?: Creationist Designs on Evolution
"This is a splendid discussion of the whole question of ID. Get this book and read it." Michael Ruse, review for National Center for Science Education “This is a clear and judicious book … Sarkar is to be praised for his nuanced and balanced presentation of the arguments and issues he discusses.” Kaleidoscope “Sarkar’s scientific ... Read more