Evolution as a Religion

Strange Hopes and Stranger Fears

Mary Midgley

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Routledge
21 February 2002

Philosophy; Western philosophy, from c 1900 -; Philosophy of religion; Philosophy of science; Evolution

Series: Routledge Classics

"Midgley exposes the illogical logic of poor doctrines that shelter themselves behind the prestige of science. Always at home when taking on the high priests of evolutionary theory - Dawkins, Wilson and their acolytes - she has described evolution as ""the creation-myth of our age"". In ""Evolution As A Religion"" she examines how science comes to be used as a substitute for religion and points out how badly that role distorts it. Her argument is insightful - a lively indictment of these misuses of science."

By: Mary Midgley
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 256g
ISBN: 9780415278331
ISBN 10: 0415278333
Series: Routledge Classics
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 21 February 2002
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Evolution as a Religion: Strange Hopes and Stranger Fears

'A graceful, refreshing and enlightening book, applied philosophy that is relevant, timely and metaphysical in the best sense.' - New York Times Book Review; 'Midgley is one of the most acute and penetrating voices in current moral philosophy. Her great gift is clarity, both of thought and, especially, of expression. To follow her reasoning is like watching a ballet dancer walking in the street: there is a litheness, a gracefulness, an ease of articulation, which attest to years of learning lightly worn.' - John Banville, Irish Times