The Blind Watchmaker: Why The Evidence Of Evolution Reveals A Universe Without Design
The Blind Watchmaker: Why The Evidence Of Evolution Reveals A Universe Without Design
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986
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The Blind Watchmaker: Why The Evidence Of Evolution Reveals A Universe Without Design
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986496
Book • Nonfiction
1980s
1986
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Richard Dawkins’ The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe Without Design argues for the acceptance of evolution by explaining natural selection as the only evidence-based explanation for humanity's origins, countering the notion of an intelligent creator by demonstrating how complex organisms arise from millions of years of incremental changes.
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Richard Dawkins' The Blind Watchmaker: Why The Evidence Of Evolution Reveals A Universe Without Design is praised for its clear, compelling defense of evolution, blending scientific rigor with engaging prose. Critics lauded its accessibility for general readers, though some noted it can occasionally be dense. Overall, it's a strong counter to intelligent design arguments.
Who Should Read The Blind Watchmaker: Why The Evidence Of Evolution Reveals A Universe Without Design?
A reader who enjoys The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins is likely fascinated by evolutionary biology, interested in the debate between science and religion, and appreciates clear, thought-provoking arguments. Comparable works include Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species and Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time.
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Book • Nonfiction
1980s
1986
Adult
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