Gerald Rau
2013 Midwest Publishing Awards Show Honorable Mention! ,The debate over evolution and creation has raged for decades and shows no signs of letting up. Many promote one view as the only reasonable solution. But what are the main viewpoints, and just why do they disagree? In the midst of an increasingly intense dispute, Gerald Rau answers the important questions with level-headed clarity and evenhanded analysis. ,This unique textbook by Gerald Rau surveys the six predominant models used to explain the origins of creation and its earthly inhabitants. He provides students with a straightforward presentation of the current debate and options available as well as the critical tools for evaluating the arguments in play.,Rau lays out the six models, ranging from naturalistic evolution to young-earth creation. He shows how each model presupposes an underlying philosophy that adherents take on faith. With the sensitivity of a seasoned educator, Rau demonstrates how each model assesses the scientific evidence in relation to four different kinds of origins: the universe, life, species and humans. In an age of specialists, Rau sees the big picture. Mapping the Origins Debate cuts through the cacophony and the complexity to provide a lucid and charitable contribution to the conversation.
Nonfiction,Science,Philosophy
Mapping the Origins Debate: Six Models of the Beginning of Everything