1st Edition
How Blind is the Watchmaker? Theism or Atheism: Should Science Decide?
By Neil Broom
Copyright 1998
224 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1998, this book shows that modern materialistic science - for all its ability to analyse in truly impressive detail the workings of the living world - remains powerless to explain the phenomenon of life itself. Drawing on a variety of examples from experience of the biological world as a practising scientist, the author shows that the qualities of purpose, intentionality... Read more
1. Birth of an Idea. 2. A New Shape of ‘Divinity’. 3. The Business of Science. 4. What is Life? 5. Birth of Life: a Popular View. 6. Serious Science and Life’s Origin. 7. ‘Trade Secrets’ of Origin-of-Life Science. 8. Games of Chance and the Evolution of Life. 9. The Crown Jewel of Mechanistic Science. 10. Neo-Darwinism: its Struggle for Survival. 11. How Natural is Natural Selection? 12. Biology and Destiny. 13. Conclusions.
Biography
Neil Broom
’This is a timely book by a modern biologist, thoroughly at home with evolution, and with traditional theology too. Beautifully written, with up-to-date examples, it is a powerful challenge to claims that the life sciences spell materialism. Students and lay-people should read it, and anyone worried about a planless world, dancing to the music of selfish genes.’ John Morton, Emeritus Professor of Zoology, University of Auckland, New Zealand 'The writer's task is done well. I enjoyed reading what Broom had to say and recommend the book to others. Materialists and Christians alike will find much of interest for ongoing discussion.' Science and Christian Belief
