Doubting Darwin?: Creationist Designs on Evolution
Hardback Published on: 17/04/2007
Price: £73.95
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Synopsis
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 thought-provoking book for those seeking to understand an intellectual debate that is shaping our education policies
- Forms part of the provocative and timely Blackwell Public Philosophy series
Publisher information
- Publisher: Wiley
- ISBN: 9781405154901
- Number of pages: 214
- Dimensions: 239 x 160 x 18 mm
- Weight: 481g
- Languages: English
