Evolution vs. Creationism: Inside the Controversy

Evolution vs. Creationism: Inside the Controversy

Charles Robert Darwinâ€™s 1859 landmark book, "On the Origin of Species," introduced the theory of biological evolution to the masses and kicked off a controversy of ideas that persists to this day. Darwin knew he would face religious opposition to a theory of creation that differed from the story in Genesis, but he probably didnâ€™t imagine how long that opposition would last. More than 150 years after "Origin," the fight over teaching evolution rages on. Creationists, or those who hold the belief that the universe and all life was made by divine creator, have tried to use a myriad of tactics either to ban the teaching of evolution entirely or to have creationism and/or intelligent design taught alongside it in public schools. In this eBook, "Evolution vs. Creationism: Inside the Controversy," we take a close look at the rise of Darwinism, the arguments and opposition by the creationist movement, whether faith and science can coexist and what could happen if the U.S. continues on an anti-science trajectory. In â€œThe Origin of Darwinism,â€ author C.D. Darlington provides historical context by looking at how the work of other scientific pioneers laid the foundation for "Origin" and how Darwinâ€™s own ideas â€œevolvedâ€ over time. â€œA Witness at the Scopes Trialâ€ is a fascinating first-hand account of the 1925 court case where Tennessee biology teacher John Thomas Scopes was tried for teaching evolution. John Rennieâ€™s â€œ15 Answers to Creationists Nonsenseâ€ is a thoughtful, concise refutation of the main arguments against evolution, such as â€œEvolution is just a theory.â€ On the flip side, in â€œShould Science Speak to Faith?â€ scientists Laurence M. Krauss and Richard Dawkins discuss whether science and faith can coexist. With this eBook, we went from deep in our archives to current events to examine the revolutionary impact of Darwinâ€™s theory and the controversy that continues today.

Country	USA
Author	Scientific American Editors
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9781466859067
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Scientific American
Manufacturer	Scientific American
NumberOfPages	186
PublicationDate	2017-02-06
Publisher	Scientific American
ReleaseDate	2017-02-06
Studio	Scientific American

Evolution vs. Creationism: Inside the Controversy

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