Final Causes: A Refutation (Classic Reprint)

Wathen Mark Wilks Call

ISBN 10: 133102210X / ISBN 13: 9781331022107

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book challenges and deconstructs the concept of divine design in creation. The author explores the historical development of this idea from its biblical origins to its philosophical derivatives and contemporary scientific interpretations, revealing the diverse perspectives of theologians, philosophers, and scientists. Through meticulous examination, this book delves into natural phenomena, cosmological theories, and the arguments for and against the existence of a transcendental design. The author's rigorous analysis and compelling arguments provoke critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between science, philosophy, and the human search for meaning in the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Final Causes: A Refutation (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133102210X
• ISBN 13: 9781331022107
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Evolutionary Biology

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Synopsis

Challenging the roots of Design: a rigorous examination of the teleology in nature.

This book methodically analyzes the Design argument and its claims about the order of life, matter, and the universe, weighing competing views from evolution to creation. It invites readers to consider how best to understand the natural world and its apparent purposes.

In clear, accessible prose, the author traces the history of teleology, surveys key ideas, and presents a skeptical view of the promises of design. The work is grounded in thoughtful argument, aiming to illuminate a complex debate at the intersection of science, philosophy, and theology.

• Learn how the Design argument has been challenged from different angles, including evolution and the study of natural processes.
• Explore how ideas about cause, purpose, and mind relate to the living and nonliving world.
• Encounter careful analysis of major philosophers and scientists who shaped the discussion.
• See how questions about God, existence, and the nature of knowledge influence modern thought.

Ideal for readers of philosophy, theology, and science who want a thoughtful, non-sensational look at how nature’s mysteries are interpreted and what those interpretations imply for belief.