Is it science? Is it religion? What exactly is the Design Revolution? // Today scientists, mathematicians and philosophers in the intelligent design movement are challenging a certain view of science--one that limits its investigations and procedures to purely law-like and mechanical explanations. They charge that there is no scientific reason to exclude the consideration of intelligence, agency and purpose from truly scientific research. In fact, they say, the practice of science often does already include these factors! // As the intelligent design movement has gained momentum, questions have naturally arisen to challenge its provocative claims. In this book William A. Dembski rises to the occasion clearly and concisely answering the most vexing questions posed to the intelligent design program. Writing with nonexperts in mind, Dembski responds to more than sixty questions asked by experts and nonexperts alike who have attended his many public lectures, as well as objections raised in written reviews. // The Design Revolution has begun. Its success depends on how well it answers the questions of its detractors. Read this book and you'll have a good idea of the prospects and challenges facing this revolution in scientific thinking.
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"Essential reading for those interested in ID. It gives answers to every objection you'll see floating around the internet about ID theory. "
— Jonathan (4 out of 5 stars)
" Follow-up to No Free Lunch, Dembski continues to lead the Intelligent Design movement. This book focuses on current debate issues (43 rebuttals) and less on actual theory. A good read. "
— Brian, 6/23/2012" I got the audiobook for free, so that's what I 'read'. a lot of it was hard for me to follow on audio, so if I had read the actual book I may have gotten more out of it and given it a higher rating. "
— Richard, 2/11/2012" Shoddy science. Potentially interesting ideas in some cases, foolish in others. "
— Brittany, 11/26/2011" A good book for those who want to know the basics of intelligent design. "
— Dora, 2/28/2011" Essential reading for those interested in ID. It gives answers to every objection you'll see floating around the internet about ID theory. "
— Jonathan, 2/15/2011" I got the audiobook for free, so that's what I 'read'. a lot of it was hard for me to follow on audio, so if I had read the actual book I may have gotten more out of it and given it a higher rating. "
— Richard, 9/24/2009" Follow-up to No Free Lunch, Dembski continues to lead the Intelligent Design movement. This book focuses on current debate issues (43 rebuttals) and less on actual theory. A good read. <br/> "
— Brian, 12/12/2008" A good book for those who want to know the basics of intelligent design. "
— Dora, 2/27/2008William A. Dembski, a mathematician and philosopher, is a research professor in philosophy at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, where he directs its Center for Cultural Engagement. He is also a senior fellow with Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. Previously he was the Carl F. H. Henry Professor of theology and science at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, where he founded its Center for Theology and Science, and the associate research professor in the conceptual foundations of science at Baylor University, where he headed the first intelligent design think-tank at a major research university. He has published articles in mathematics, engineering, philosophy, and theology journals and is the author or editor of more than a dozen books. As interest in intelligent design has grown in the wider culture, he has assumed the role of public intellectual. In addition to lecturing around the world at colleges and universities, he is frequently interviewed on a variety of radio and television programs, from the BBC to NPR to the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. His work has been cited in numerous newspaper and magazine articles, including three front page stories in the New York Times and a cover story by Time magazine.
Grover Gardner (a.k.a. Tom Parker) is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the “Best Voices of the Century” and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.