Explore Evolution: The Arguments For and Against Neo-Darwinism

by Stephen C. Meyer, Jonathan Moneymaker, Scott A. Minnich

The purpose of Explore Evolution is to examine the scientific controversy about Darwin's theory, and in particular, the contemporary version of the theory known as neo-Darwinism. Whether you are a teacher, a student, or a parent, this book will help you understand what Darwin's theory of evolution is, why many scientists find it persuasive, and why other scientists question the theory or some key aspects of it. Sometimes, scientists find that the same evidence can be explained in more than one way. When there are competing theories, reasonable people can (and do) disagree about which theory best explains the evidence. Furthermore, in the historical sciences, neither side can directly verify its claims about past events. Fortunately, even though we can't directly verify these claims, we can test them. How? First, we gather as much evidence as possible and look at it carefully. Then, we compare the competing theories in light of how well they explain the evidence. Looking at the evidence and comparing the competing explanations will provide the most reliable path to discovering which theory, if any, gives the best account of the evidence at hand. In science, it is ultimately the evidence-and all of the evidence-that should tell us which theory offers the best explanation. This book will help you explore that evidence, and we hope it will stimulate your interest in these questions as you weigh the competing arguments.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Evolution, Biology, Philosophy, Palaeontology, Religion

160 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2013

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Dr. Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in the philosophy of science. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle. In 2004, Meyer ignited a firestorm of media and scientific controversy when a biology journal at the Smithsonian Institution published his peer-reviewed scientific article advancing intelligent design. Meyer has been featured on national television and radio programs, including The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, CBS’s Sunday Morning, NBC’s Nightly News, ABC’s World News, Good Morning America, Nightline, FOX News Live, and the Tavis Smiley Show on PBS. He has also been featured in two New York Times front-page stories and has garnered attention in other top-national media.

Reviews

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Buku ini menjelaskan teori evolusi Darwin secara lengkap, dari ide-ide awal menuju neo-Darwin. Setiap ide evolusi dihadapkan dengan bantahan dari penolak ide evolusi. Saya katakan ide-ide, karena pada dasarnya teori evolusi terdiri dari beberapa ide besar.

Sebagai orang awam, buku ini membantu menjelaskan ide teori evolusi yang sepertinya banyak dipahami sepotong2 dan tidak utuh. Saya jadi paham bahwa ide teori evolusi yang sebelumnya saya tahu itu tidak benar.

Pada bagian akhir juga dijelaskan bahwa posisi banyak ilmuwan biologi yang tidak tunggal terhadap ide-ide teori evolusi. Mendukung ide yang satu tapi menolak ide yang lain, berdasarkan bukti-bukti yang mereka temukan dan pahami.

Karena dijelaskan dengan bahasa yang relatif populer, sangat dianjurkan buat kalangan awam seperti saya.