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At issue. Religion
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-122) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- 1. The intelligent design versus evolution debate : an overview / Neil Munro -- 2. The theory of intelligent design is based on science, not religion / John G. West -- 3. Intelligent design theory is religion, not science / New scientist -- 4. The theory of intelligent design is neither religion nor science / John Derbyshire -- 5. Evolution is an accepted fact / Richard Dawkins -- 6. Evolution is a flawed theory / William Dembski -- 7. The theory of evolution is ideology, not science / Christoph Schönborn -- 8. Critical analysis of evolutionary theory should be taught in public schools / Jonathan Witt -- 9. Intelligent design should not be taught in public school science classrooms / Alan J. Leshner -- 10. Intelligent design should be taught in religion classes, not science / Michael Ruse -- 11. Outlawing discussion of intelligent design in schools is a violation / John H. Calvert -- 12. Intelligent design movement undermines separation of church and state / Barbara Carroll Forrest -- 13. Overcoming public acceptance of intelligent design by the scientific method / Scott O. Lilienfeld -- 14. Critics should not fear questions about intelligent design or evolution / J. Scott Turner -- Proponents of intelligent design misrepresent scientists to support claims / Jason Rosenhouse -- 16. Christianity and Darwinism and not incompatible / Ted Peters -- Organizations to contact -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Access |
Access limited to licensed institutions. |
| Summary |
Essays explore the debate between theories of intelligent design and evolution, discussing the role of science in assessing evolution, the impact of the controversy on the school curriculum, and the compatibility of Christianity and Darwinism. |
| Subject |
Intelligent design (Teleology)
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Creationism.
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Evolution (Biology)
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Creationism.
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Evolution -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Religion and science.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-
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| ISBN |
9780737736793 (hardcover) |
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0737736798 (hardcover) |
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9780737736809 (pbk.) |
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0737736801 (pbk.) |
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