Had evolutionists been in charge, they wouldn't have made the
mosquito, planetary orbits would align perfectly, and the human eye
would be better designed. But they tend to gloss over their own
failed predictions and faulty premises. Naturalists see Darwin's
theories as "logical" and that's enough. To think otherwise brands
you a heretic to all things wise and rational.
Science's Blind Spot takes the reader on an enlightening
journey through the ever-evolving theory of evolution. Cornelius G.
Hunter goes head-to-head with those who twist textbooks, confuse
our children, and reject all challengers before they can even
speak.
This fascinating, fact-filled resource opens minds to nature in a
way that both seeks and sees the intelligent design behind
creation's masterpieces.
In this thought-provoking book, Cornelius Hunter shows that
modern science has in fact been greatly influenced by theological
and metaphysical considerations, resulting in the significant
influence of what he calls "theological naturalism." Naturalism is
therefore not a result of empirical scientific inquiry but rather a
presupposition of science. This bias is science's "blind spot," and
it has profound implications for how scientific theories are
evaluated and thus advanced or suppressed. In the end, Hunter
proposes a better way--moderate empiricism--and shows how
Intelligent Design fits into such a method."Continuing the theme
from his previous two books, biophysicist Cornelius Hunter surveys
the history of science to reveal the real source of modern
scientists' opposition to intelligent design. Turning popular
opinion on its head, Hunter convincingly argues that scientists who
oppose intelligent design do so for theological reasons, not
empirically based arguments. Science's Blind Spot is a
must-read for anyone wishing to understand why those who oppose
intelligent design are becoming more entrenched as the evidence for
it continues to build."
--Guillermo Gonzalez, Iowa State University"This book is a
scholarly, yet easily understood, description of how difficult it
is to work outside the dominant paradigm. Hunter provides a
perceptive analysis of how we got to be where we are, and why
'theological naturalism' is an overlooked but critical issue in
understanding the current face-off between religion and science.
There is a depth of perception here, an insight into our most
unexamined assumptions, that will boggle the mind of anyone
conversant with the issues. This book will richly reward all those
who read it, whether they are new to the debate or hardened
veterans of the science wars. The author has a great gift for
clarifying arguments that have long been misunderstood or
overlooked."
--Gene Bammel, professor emeritus, West Virginia University;
author of Everyday Philosophy
Cornelius G. Hunter (PhD, University of Illinois) is formerly senior vice president of Seagull Technology, Inc., and is currently engaged in molecular biophysics post-doctoral and engineering research in Cameron Park, California. He is adjunct professor of science and religion at Biola University and author of the award-winning book Darwin's God and its follow-up, Darwin's Proof.