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by Richard Dawkins (Goodreads Author)

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Olli-Pekka Paljakka Well, Dawkin makes strong arguments and is a logical writer to follow. He does have strong opinions which he at times pushes on the readers in a rathe…moreWell, Dawkin makes strong arguments and is a logical writer to follow. He does have strong opinions which he at times pushes on the readers in a rather overly direct fashion though.

Aside from the author, love or hate him, Climbing Mount Improbable makes it very clear that gradual changes in living organisms over a long period of time can lead to very complex organs. This book is a direct counterargument to the idea that life is so complicated and "perfect" that it must have an intelligent designer behind it. Dawkins shows how life is not perfect but has evolved to some very specific functions, and how that has happened over time. To put it plainly, he argues strongly against creationism. (less)

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