Critique of Intelligent Design: Materialism Versus Creationism from Antiquity to

Description: Critique of Intelligent Design by John Bellamy Foster, Brett W. Clark, Richard York Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Illuminates the historical evolution of the materialist critique - that is, explaining the world in terms of itself - from antiquity onwards through engaging the work of Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, and Stephen Jay Gould, among others. This book offers tools to understand and defend critical and scientific reasoning. Publisher Description A critique of religious dogma historically provides the basis for rational inquiry into the physical and social world. "Critique of Intelligent Design" is a key to understanding the forces of irrationalism that seek to undermine the natural and social sciences. This book illuminates the historical evolution of the materialist critique - that is, explaining the world in terms of itself - from antiquity to the present through engaging the work of Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Lucretius, Francis Bacon, Isaac Newton, David Hume, Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, and Stephen Jay Gould among others.Proponents of "intelligent design" - creationism in its contemporary guise - have reignited an age-old war in which they claim to elevate their doctrine to empirical truth and thus incorporate it into science curricula. They attack the modern scientific view elevating both a pseudo-scientific and -cultural renewal in line with their theological orientation and what they perceive as a knowable moral order."Critique of Intelligent Design" is a compelling account of the debate between materialism and religion as well as an overview of the contemporary fight concerning nature, science, history, morality, and knowledge. The authors demonstrate how historical materialism is a crucial social foundation from which to confront intelligent design. They provide a fascinating account of the development of science in opposition to the proponents of "received wisdom." "Critique of Intelligent Design" offers empowering tools to understand and defend critical and scientific reasoning. Author Biography JOHN BELLAMY FOSTER is editor of Monthly Review. He is Professor of Sociology at the University of Oregon and author of Naked Imperialism, Ecology Against Capitalism, Marxs Ecology, and The Vulnerable Planet. He is co-editor of Pox Americana, Hungry for Profit, Capitalism and the Information Age, and In Defense of History. BRETT CLARK received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Oregon. RICHARD YORK is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Oregon. He is co-editor of the journal Organization & Environment. Details ISBN 1583671749 ISBN-13 9781583671740 Title Critique of Intelligent Design Author John Bellamy Foster, Brett W. Clark, Richard York Format Hardcover Year 2008 Pages 160 Publisher Monthly Review Press,U.S. GE_Item_ID:13165586; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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