Back To Darwin

A Richer Account of Evolution

By: John B. Cobb (Editor)

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This book provides a distinctive, radical way beyond the quarrels between evolutionary science and Christian belief. Leading scientists, philosophers, and theologians critically discuss the metaphysical assumptions of neo-Darwinism and offer concrete ways of broadening mainstream evolutionary theory. Their open exchange, moderated by veteran process theologian John B. Cobb, presents a holistic case for evolution that both theists and nontheists can accept.

Contributors:

Francisco J. Ayala
Ian G. Barbour
Charles Birch
Philip Clayton
John B. Cobb Jr.
John Greene
David Ray Griffin
A. Y. Gunter
John F. Haught
Lynn Margulis
Reg Morrison
Dorion Sagan
Jeffrey Schloss
Robert J. Valenza
Howard J. Van Till

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Keith Ward
-- University of Oxford
"An original and invaluable contribution to the debate on evolution and design, balancing process insights with state-of-the-art scientific contributions."

Niels Henrik Gregersen
-- University of Copenhagen
"This is both a primer in current philosophy of evolutionary biology and a new proposal for integrating evolution and religious thinking. Cobb and company listen to the best representatives of neo-Darwinism and analyze the rich tapestry of supplementary theories before they argue for the creative role of biological agency in evolution. A genuinely exciting volume!"

Christian Century
"Offers a solid introduction to both modern evolutionary thought and process theology. . . . Back to Darwin has begun a worthwhile and important project that should be continued and expanded."

Perspectives on Science & Christian Faith
"Back to Darwin is recommended."

Reports of the National Center for Science Education
"This volume will be of interest to anyone concerned to explore alternatives to the science-religion debate. . . . [It] deserves a wide readership."

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Preface	p. viii
Acknowledgments	p. xi
List of Contributors	p. xii
Introduction	p. 1
Background Materials
Editor's Preface	p. 21
Balfour versus Huxley on Evolutionary Naturalism: A Twenty-First-Century Perspective	p. 27
From Paley to Darwin: Design to Natural Selection	p. 50
Reduction, Emergence, Naturalism, Dualism, Teleology: A Precis	p. 76
Egg-to-Adult, Brain-to-Mind, and Ape-to-Human Tranformations	p. 88
Neo-Darwinism: Scientific Account and Theological Attributions	p. 99
To Broaden and Diversify Evolutionary Theory
Editor's Preface	p. 121
Six Scientific Alternatives to Neo-Darwinism	p. 128
Evolution, Complexity, and Energy Flow	p. 145
Hydrogen: Humanity's Maker and Breaker	p. 157
Gaia and Machines	p. 167
The Role of Symbiogenesis in Evolution	p. 176
Punctuated Equilibrium and Species Selection	p. 185
The Baldwin Effect	p. 193
Evolution and Process Thought	p. 196
Organisms as Agents in Evolution	p. 215
The Philosophical Challenge to Neo-Darwinism
Editor's Preface	p. 245
Why Aren't We Zombies? Neo-Darwinism and Process Thought	p. 250
Introduction to "The Metaphysics of Consciousness and Evolution"	p. 263
Neo-Darwinism and Its Religious Implications	p. 268
Process and Emergence	p. 288
Evolution and God
Editor's Preface	p. 311
Darwinism, Design, and Cosmic Purpose	p. 319
Divine Providence and the Question of Evolutionary Directionality	p. 330
From Calvinism to Claremont: Now That's Evolution! Or, From Calvin's Supernaturalism to Griffin's Theistic Naturalism	p. 351
Whitehead's Naturalism and a Non-Darwinian View of Evolution	p. 364
What God Does	p. 391
The Metaphysics of Consciousness and Evolution	p. 412
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