Sahotra Sarkar: Doubting Darwin? : Creationist Designs on Evolution

Doubting Darwin? : Creationist Designs on Evolution


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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

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Author: Sahotra Sarkar
Number of Pages: 232 pages
Published Date: 20 Apr 2007
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Country: Chicester, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9781405154918
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