Back to Darwin: A Richer Account of Evolution - Softcover

Cobb Jr., John B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802848370 ISBN 13: 9780802848376

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2008

Synopsis

This book provides a distinctive, radical way beyond the quarrels between evolutionary science and Christian belief. Leading scientists, philosophers, and theologians critically discuss the metaphysical assumptions of neo-Darwinism and offer concrete ways of broadening mainstream evolutionary theory. Their open exchange, moderated by veteran process theologian John B. Cobb, presents a holistic case for evolution that both theists and nontheists can a c c e pt.

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Review

Keith Ward
University of Oxford
"An original and invaluable contribution to the debate on evolution and design, balancing process insights with state-of-the-art scientific contributions."
Niels Henrik Gregersen
University of Copenhagen
"This is both a primer in current philosophy of evolutionary biology and a new proposal for integrating evolution and religious thinking. Cobb and company listen to the best representatives of neo-Darwinism and analyze the rich tapestry of supplementary theories before they argue for the creative role of biological agency in evolution. A genuinely exciting volume!"
"Christian Century"
Offers a solid introduction to both modern evolutionary thought and process theology. . . . "Back to Darwin "has begun a worthwhile and important project that should be continued and expanded.
"Perspectives on Science & Christian Faith"
"Back to Darwin "is recommended.
"Reports of the National Center for Science Education"
This volume will be of interest to anyone concerned to explore alternatives to the science-religion debate. . . . [It] deserves a wide readership.
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Keith Ward
-- University of Oxford
-An original and invaluable contribution to the debate on evolution and design, balancing process insights with state-of-the-art scientific contributions.-

Niels Henrik Gregersen
-- University of Copenhagen
-This is both a primer in current philosophy of evolutionary biology and a new proposal for integrating evolution and religious thinking. Cobb and company listen to the best representatives of neo-Darwinism and analyze the rich tapestry of supplementary theories before they argue for the creative role of biological agency in evolution. A genuinely exciting volume!-

Christian Century
-Offers a solid introduction to both modern evolutionary thought and process theology. . . . Back to Darwin has begun a worthwhile and important project that should be continued and expanded.-

Perspectives on Science & Christian Faith
-Back to Darwin is recommended.-

Reports of the National Center for Science Education
-This volume will be of interest to anyone concerned to explore alternatives to the science-religion debate. . . . [It] deserves a wide readership.-

Edition details

• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802848370
• ISBN 13: 9780802848376
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448