Evolution as a Religion: Strange Hopes and Stranger Fears

Mary Midgley

ISBN 10: 0415278333 / ISBN 13: 9780415278331

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2002

About this Item

2002. 2nd Edition. Paperback. In "Evolution as a Religion", Mary Midgley examines how science comes to be used as a substitute for religion and points out how badly that role distorts it. She exposes the illogical logic of poor doctrines that shelter themselves behind the prestige of science. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: HPCF; HRAB; PDA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 252. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evolution as a Religion: Strange Hopes and Stranger Fears
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415278333
• ISBN 13: 9780415278331
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

According to The Guardian, Midgley is 'the foremost scourge of scientific pretentions in this country; someone whose wit is admired even by those who fee she sometimes oversteps the mark'. This book examines how science comes to be used as a substitute for religion and points out how badly that role distorts it. Her argument is flawlessly insightful: a punch, compelling, lively indictment of these misuses of science. Both the book and its author are true classics of our time.

About the Author

Mary Midgley (1919-2018) was one of the most renowned moral philosophers of her generation and the author of many books, including Beast and Man, Wickedness and The Myths We Live By. She has taken part in many broadcast events, including The Moral Maze and Woman's Hour.