Doubting Darwin?: Creationist Designs on Evolution
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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. Doubting Darwin? puts the dispute into its scientific and historical context, illuminating the intellectual debate that is shaping educational policy.
In his thought-provoking book, noted biologist and philosopher Sahotra Sarkar exposes the frauds and fallacies of Intelligent Design Theory and its claim to be "good science." An expert exploration of key arguments, Doubting Darwin? adamantly rejects Intelligent Design's claim to legitimacy, showing clearly how and why it is an unsuitable alternative to evolutionary biology in the classroom. This book examines the concrete arguments and positions of the Intelligent Design Movement, analyzes the use of computer science and information theory by the creationists, and discusses the relation between Darwin and modern evolutionary theory. Doubting Darwin? is an accessible and engaging read for anyone looking to gain a genuinely informed perspective on this heated debate.

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
Book Details
ISBN-13: 9781405154918
EAN: 9781405154918
Publisher Date: 16 Apr 2007
Binding: Paperback
Book Type: English
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
Dewey: 231.765
Height: 230 mm
Illustrations: Illustrations
LCCN: 2006033450
No of Pages: 232
PrintOnDemand: N
Series Title: Blackwell Public Philosophy Series
Sub Title: Creationist Designs on Evolution
Width: 155 mm
ISBN-10: 1405154918
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Acedemic Level: English
Bood Data Readership Text: Professional & Vocational
Continuations: English
Depth: 13
Gardner Classification Code: K03
Illustration: Y
Language: English
MediaMail: Y
Pagination: 232 pages, Illustrations
Returnable: Y
Spine Width: 13 mm
UK Availability: GXC
Year Of Publication: 2007