The works of Michael Shermer explain the reasons behind why people believe. In his book, “Why Darwin Matters”, Shermer examines both why people are prone to religious tendencies, and why these tendencies can so often lead to conflict with modern scientific study. This book is significant for both its eloquence in delivery, amiableness of language, and thoroughness in presenting its arguments.
Shermer is both methodical and fair, in how he presents the vast majority of the most oft used arguments against evolution, and in favor of intelligent design (and other creation narratives). He then proceeds, point by point to break down the misconceptions, adulterations, and outright fallacies on which these arguments are built. These arguments he
Shermer is both methodical and fair, in how he presents the vast majority of the most oft used arguments against evolution, and in favor of intelligent design (and other creation narratives). He then proceeds, point by point to break down the misconceptions, adulterations, and outright fallacies on which these arguments are built. These arguments he