Why Darwin Matters: The Case for Evolution and Against Intelligent Design (Abridged) Audiobook

" Excellent arguments but parts are way too technical for many of the dolts who don't believe that evolution is a proven fact of biology. I guess the author was really aiming his book for scientists to give them arguments to use. "

" Never hurts for more ammo against the ID crowd..not being a biologist, listening to Behe or Meyer and Dembski can seem "Intelligent" and indeed they are, well the people are smart, but seemingly scientifically flawed the more we, smart scientists like above , Dawkins etc, look into their work. "

" This is a well done book that is entertaining and well organized. I only give it three stars because it's pretty basic. "

" A well outlined argument that ends with Why Science Matters. "

" Shermer lays out a clear case that ID is merely re-packaged creationism and is lacking in any significant science content. "

" A concise overview of the issues for the thinking person. "

" It's good facts, but way too dry in comparison to some of Shermer's other work. "

" This book is brief and to the point, and is written in Michael Shermer's trademark dense but fascinating style. It's a very important book for anyone interested in the evolution/creation/ID debate to read. "

" This book is wonderful!! It really sheds a lot of light on the theory of intelligent design, and debunks it as a scientific theory. It is such an easy read, anyone scientist or not can really get into this one! "

" I listened to this as an audio book, and it usually takes me two or three goes through one of those to really pick everything up. Plus I finished the second half of it while I was sick so I think I'll wait to write a review till I give it a second, better listen... "

" One of his better books, but not nearly as good as Monkey Girl. "

" Shermer is the kind of aethist that a Christian could bring home to momma. "

" Shermer brilliantly dissects the Intelligent Design arguments and shows them to be creationism disguised as pseudoscience. "

" A good, subjective view on to the scientific method and non-evolutionary approaches to Darwin. "

" Nice succinct summary of the issues, though the last chapter on ;legitimate evolutionary controversies reads as a bit rushed. "

" This book isn't very informative, merely touches on the very basics of evolutionary theory. After putting down the book, I didn't feel like I learned more about evolutionary theory than what I already knew before. "

" This book is an excellent primer for those interested in learning about the dangers of creationism in our schools. "

" not bad, does not add much to the debate "

" I wasn't interested in some of the chapters, but some were fantastic (especially "Science Under Attack". It was a lot easier to read than I expected and I am glad I read it. "

" How can anyone believe in Intelligent Design? "

" A readable precis of how evolution is superior to creationism, with conciliatory gestures toward traditional religionists. "

" Not something I needed convincing of, but a nice encapsulation of some of the secular/scientific arguments. "

" Great book! Very easy to read. "

" Nice succinct summary of the issues, though the last chapter on ;legitimate evolutionary controversies reads as a bit rushed. "

" Well laid out critical thinking, examining beliefs of both creationists and evolutionists - an important scientific book. "

" Shermer lacks knowledge of evolution & Intelligent design. The book was a waste of time. "

" Shermer may not be making any new arguments in the debate between evolution and Intelligent Design but this small book does the best job in articulating the questions, the weapons and the battlefield. Three and a half stars. "

" I thought the book was written well, and brought some nice research and evidence against anything my family blindly believes :) It seemed a little redundant about 2/3rd's of the way through (maybe I just got bored). "

" Excellent arguments but parts are way too technical for many of the dolts who don't believe that evolution is a proven fact of biology. I guess the author was really aiming his book for scientists to give them arguments to use. "