Doubting Darwin?: Creationist Designs on Evolution

ISBN: 978-1-4051-5491-8

Paperback

232 pages

April 2007, Wiley-Blackwell

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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