Render unto Darwin : philosophical aspects of the Christian right's crusade against science / James H. Fetzer.

  • Fetzer, James H., 1940-
Date:
[2007], ©2007
  • Books

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Description

"Examines philosophical issues underlying controversial topics in modern science such as abortion, stem-cell research, human cloning, evolution, creationism, and intelligent design. Also evaluates the merit of different conceptions of morality, coming down in favor of a deontological ethical standard and against the standards of evangelical Christianity and the political right"--Provided by publisher.

Publication/Creation

Chicago : Open Court, [2007], ©2007.

Physical description

xix, 201 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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Contents

Prologue: Going by the book -- Why does the right wage war on Darwin? -- Where is evolution going? -- Let's see some ID -- The immorality of the Christian right -- Religion, morality, and the new American fascism -- Epilogue: How science can help public policy -- Appendix: Defining science.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-194) and index.

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  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    ZFG.6
    		Open shelves

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  • 9780812696059
  • 0812696050