Evolutionary theory addresses the phenomenon of the origin and diversity of plant and animal species that we observe. In recent times, however, it has become a predominant ideology which has gained currency far beyond its original confines. Attempts to understand the origin and historical development of human culture, civilization and language, of the powers of human cognition, and eventhe origin of the moral and ethical values guiding and constraining everyday life in human societies are now cast in an evolutionary context. In “Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy” the author examines evolutionary theory from a historical perspective, explaining underlying metaphysical backgrounds and fundamental philosophical questions such as the paradoxical problem of change, existence and creation. He introduces the scientists involved, their research results and theories, and discusses the evolution of evolutionary theory against the background of Creationism and Intelligent Design. Olivier Rieppel, curator of evolutionary biology at the Field Museum in Chicago, is well known for his research on the evolution of fossil reptiles and for his publications on the history and philosophy of biology Provides an overview about the history and philosophy of the evolutionary theory The various ways and concepts scientists took to come to the current understanding of evolution, developmentand genetics are presented INDICE: What is the Story to be Told?- The Problem of Change; Changing World Views.- Stemming the Tide of Change.- A Matter of (Natural) Laws.- The “Lawof Superposition”- Respectable Science – What is It?- Linking the Facts – Tracing the Traces.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-14895-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 200
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés