But is it science?:

the philosophical question in the creation/evolution controversy

Michael Ruse

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Prometheus Books, 1988 - Philosophy - 406 pages

Attempts to give the philosophical status as to the scientific claims of evolution and creationism

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This book presents a nicely edited group of scientific writings, including the opening words of the book of Genesis. I did find Michael Ruse's writings on evolution to be a bit simplistic compared to Richard Dawkins, but the book stands as a good primer on the evolution versus creationism debates. Read full review

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About the author (1988)

Michael Ruse is Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, Florida State University. He is the founder and editor of the journal "Biology and Philosophy", and has appeared on "Quirks and Quarks" and the Discovery Channel.

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Title	But is it science?: the philosophical question in the creation/evolution controversy Frontiers of philosophy
Editor	Michael Ruse
Edition	illustrated
Publisher	Prometheus Books, 1988
Original from	the University of California
Digitized	2 Jul 2009
ISBN	0879754397, 9780879754396
Length	406 pages
Subjects	Science › Life Sciences › Evolution Creationism Creationism/ Philosophy Evolution Evolution (Biology) Evolution (Biology)/ Philosophy Philosophy / General Religion / General Religion / Religion & Science Science / General Science / Life Sciences / Evolution

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