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Title: Doubts About Darwin: A History of Intelligent Design by Thomas Woodward, Phillip E. Johnson ISBN: 0-8010-6443-0 Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: June, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.25 (16 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Disregarding the Bible
Comment: Woodward obviously has no faith in what the Bible says, and this error-ridden book proves it. He frequently attacks young-Earth creationists even more viciously than he attacks evolutionists and engages in many ad hominem attacks on creationists.
For a much better book, written by someone who still respects the Bible, I suggest either The Biblical Basis of Modern Science by Henry Morris or Refuting Evolution by Jonathan Scarpati.
This piece of trash belongs in the waste basket.
Rating: 1
Summary: Wolf in sheep's clothing
Comment: This is book is a disaster both for true Christians and for true science, and the disaster starts with the title itself.
The problem with the "History of Intelligent Design" is precisely that ID makes NO historical claims!!! Biology is a historical science, the history of life on this planet. Since ID makes NO historical claims, it's value as a science is ZERO!!!
Even worse is the author's snide insults about the one source of true history and true science -- THE WORD OF GOD. The Bible is written by the only witness to the actual event and as such provides the only accurate source of knowledge about the history of life.
But does Woodward even mention the historical account of the history of life provided in Genesis? No. The only thing he does is insult Bible-believers who do acknowledge the TRUTH.
Does Woodward even mention the historical account of the age of the universe as documented in Genesis? Again, no. Again, the only thing Woodward does is insult those Bible-believers who do acknowledge the TRUTH.
The Bible contains everything that true scientists need to refute evolution, but Woodward does everything in his power to deny the validity of the Bible.
This book is like a wolf in sheep's clothing. It pretends to acknowledge God's creative works, but it does so in a way that ends up denying the value of the best evidence for it -- THE BIBLE ITSELF!!!
True Christians will avoid this insulting book. Everything they need to know about true science and true history is already available, and has been for the past four thousand years.
Rating: 4
Summary: A solid and worthwhile read!
Comment: This book makes two important contributions to the contemporary Darwin vs. design controversy: 1) it chronicles the history of the growing acknowledgment of the scientific deficiencies of neo-Darwinian evolution and the rise of intelligent design theory, and 2) it also provides a unique, rhetorical analysis of the works of Michael Denton, Phillip Johnson, Michael Behe and William Dembski.
Whereas Larry Witham's recent book "By Design" takes a more neutral tone and extends his narrative to include debates over cosmic design, Dr. Thomas Woodward is clearly sympathetic with the arguments and ideas of the proponents of intelligent design, and his book focuses more narrowly upon the issue of biological evolution. His views in no way detract from the book's credibility and effectiveness. Rather, Woodward's work has much to its credit and any serious reader should evaluate the history and analysis he provides on the merits.
One need not have read the works of Denton, Johnson, Behe and Dembski to be able to follow Woodward's analysis, but a familiarity with the primary design proponents' books and arguments will enhance one's appreciation for the analysis he provides. Woodward also points out the importance of Charles Thaxton and his ideas for the development of intelligent design theory, and likewise provides readers with a concise introduction to rhetoric of science as an important intellectual field.
If I had to be picky, I would say that this book is not entirely clear about the fact that there are critics of neo-Darwinian evolution, such as David Berlinski, whom one may not necessarily consider to be a proponent of intelligent design theory. Such a skeptic of Darwin might be more properly considered to be outside of the "Intelligent Design Movement."
While not a criticism, I am curious as to why the 1999 Kansas State Board of Education battle features so prominently in the early part of the book. It is true that this episode helped to give intelligent design theory and its main proponents much early publicity, but the main design proponents were not deeply involved in matters there. Leading proponents of design were much more active in the Ohio controversy of 2001-2002, which involved a more clear and careful approach to the teaching of Darwin's theory and a much more favorable result was ultimately obtained: while merely permitting local schools to include discussion of intelligent design theory, the State Board of Education adopted a benchmark requiring students to know why scientists continue to investigate and critically analyze aspects of evolutionary theory.
In any case, this book is quite enjoyable and is recommended to readers. At this point, I can only hope that Woodward will write a sequel, analyzing the history and main arguments presented by the anti-design crowd.
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Title: By Design: Science and the Search for God by Larry Witham ISBN: 1893554643 Publisher: Encounter Books Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Darwin's Proof: The Triumph of Religion over Science by Cornelius G. Hunter ISBN: 1587430568 Publisher: Brazos Press Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.99 |
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Title: Modern Physics and Ancient Faith by Stephen M. Barr ISBN: 0268034710 Publisher: Univ of Notre Dame Pr Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
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Title: Darwin on Trial by Phillip E. Johnson ISBN: 0830813241 Publisher: Intervarsity Press Pub. Date: November, 1993 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: The Right Questions: Truth, Meaning & Public Debate by Phillip E. Johnson, Nancy Pearcey ISBN: 0830822941 Publisher: Intervarsity Press Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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