Evolutionary Theory & Christian Belief: The Unresolved Conflict.

LACK, David (1910-1973):

Published by London: Methuen, 1957., 1957

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First Edition. Frontispiece, 128 pp. Original cloth. Near Fine, in very good+ dust jacket. 'Originally published in 1957. This book is concerned with the conflict between 'Darwinism' as the Victorians called it, and Christianity, a conflict here re-stated in modern terms because it so vitally affects our understanding of human nature and human values today. The opening chapter describes the historical background. There is a short account of evolution and the argument over Genesis. The importance of natural selection is stressed, and rival theories as to the means of animal evolution are criticised. Discussions follow on whether the course of evolution has been random or determined, on the argument from design, death in nature, the biologist's methods and the difficulties in evolutionary ethics' (Web site of Routledge, which reprinted the book). See Ted Anderson, The Life of David Lack: Father of Evolutionary Ecology, Oxford, 2013, ch. 7. Seller Inventory # 09118

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Title: Evolutionary Theory & Christian Belief: The ...

Publisher: London: Methuen, 1957.

Publication Date: 1957

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition