Denying Evolution: Creation, Scientism and the Nature of Science: Creation, Scientism, and the...

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Massimo Pigliucci

Denying Evolution

Creation, Scientism and the Nature of Science: Creation, Scientism, and the Nature of...

Massimo Pigliucci

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English

Sinauer
01 June 2002

Philosophy of religion; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Evolution

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"Denying Evolution aims at taking a fresh look at the evolution-creation controversy. It presents a truly ""balanced"" treatment, not in the sense of treating creationism as a legitimate scientific theory (it demonstrably is not), but in the sense of dividing the blame for the controversy equally between creationists and scientists--the former for subscribing to various forms of anti-intellectualism, the latter for discounting science education and presenting science as scientism to the public and the media. The central part of the book focuses on a series of creationist fallacies (aimed at showing errors of thought, not at deriding) and of mistakes by scientists and science educators. The last part of the book discusses long-term solutions to the problem, from better science teaching at all levels to the necessity of widespread understanding of how the brain works and why people have difficulties with critical thinking."

By: Massimo Pigliucci
Imprint: Sinauer
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 227mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 557g
ISBN: 9780878936595
ISBN 10: 0878936599
Publication Date: 01 June 2002
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active