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Render unto Darwin : philosophical aspects of the Christian right's crusade against science
- Title
- Render unto Darwin : philosophical aspects of the Christian right's crusade against science / James H. Fetzer.
- Author
- Fetzer, James H., 1940-
- Publication
- Chicago : Open Court, c2007.
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- Description
- xix, 201 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
- Summary
- "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 deonotological ethical standard and against the standards of evangelical Christianity and the political right"--Provided by publisher.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-194) and index.
- 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.
- Call Number
- JFE 07-3930
- ISBN
- 9780812696059 (trade paper : alk. paper)
- 0812696050 (trade paper : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2006036617
- OCLC
- 76167125
- vendorOCM76167125
- Author
- Fetzer, James H., 1940-
- Title
- Render unto Darwin : philosophical aspects of the Christian right's crusade against science / James H. Fetzer.
- Imprint
- Chicago : Open Court, c2007.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-194) and index.
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- Research Call Number
- JFE 07-3930