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'''''Uncommon Dissent: Intellectuals Who Find Darwinism Unconvincing''''' is a [[2004]] anthology edited by [[intelligent design]] activist [[William Dembski]] in which thirteen intellectuals |
'''''Uncommon Dissent: Intellectuals Who Find Darwinism Unconvincing''''' is a [[2004]] anthology edited by [[intelligent design]] activist [[William Dembski]] in which thirteen intellectuals criticize [[Darwinism]]. |
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It is published by the publishing wing of the [[paleoconservative]] [[Intercollegiate Studies Institute]]. The forward is by John Wilson, editor of the [[evangelical Christian]] magazine ''[[Christianity Today]]''. |
It is published by the publishing wing of the [[paleoconservative]] [[Intercollegiate Studies Institute]]. The forward is by John Wilson, editor of the [[evangelical Christian]] magazine ''[[Christianity Today]]''. |
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Revision as of 14:40, 23 November 2006
Uncommon Dissent: Intellectuals Who Find Darwinism Unconvincing is a 2004 anthology edited by intelligent design activist William Dembski in which thirteen intellectuals criticize Darwinism.
It is published by the publishing wing of the paleoconservative Intercollegiate Studies Institute. The forward is by John Wilson, editor of the evangelical Christian magazine Christianity Today.
The title is a pun on the principle of biology known as common descent.
Topics Addressed
The book contains four sections: Part I: A Crisis of Confidence; Part II: Darwinism's Cultural Inroads; Part III: Leaving the Darwinian Fold; and Part IV: Auditing the Books. Part I, consisting of three essays, offers opinions on why Darwinism is questioned by the public at large. Part II, consisting of four essays, discusses the authors' opinions on the effects Darwinism has had on society and culture. Part III, consisting of three essays, deals with the personal intellectual journeys of contributors Behe, Denton, and Barham, whose attitudes toward Darwinism have changed through their lives. Part IV, consisting of four essays, presents the authors' opinions on the consistency and scope of Darwinism.
ISBN 1932236317
The Dissenters
The thirteen "dissenting intellectuals" are:
- William A. Dembski, intelligent design activist
- Robert Koons, philosopher, theologian, Christian apologist
- Phillip E. Johnson, lawyer, Christian apologist
- Marcel-Paul Schützenberger, mathematician
- Nancy R. Pearcey, Christian apologist
- Edward Sisson, attorney
- J. Budziszewski, philosopher
- Frank J. Tipler, mathematical physicist
- Michael J. Behe, biochemist
- Michael John Denton, biochemist
- James Barham, classical historian
- Cornelius G. Hunter, biophysicist
- Roland F. Hirsch, US Dept of Energy
- Christopher Michael Langan
- David Berlinski, popular mathematics author
Although at least three of the contributors work in biology-related fields, none is a professional biologist.