Book Review: Darwin on Trial

Author: Dr. Philip E Johnson
Spiritual Bias: Christian
Origins Bias: Intelligent Design Advocate
Rating: Top Shelf
Level: Intermediate

Comments: This book was a great read. Johnson focuses on two main matters in this book. First he discusses whether or not the theory of evolution is supported by empirical evidence. Like myself he believes that the answer is a resounding "No". Second, he also analyzes Darwinism as a philosophy. This is where I think this book sets itself apart from other origins books. His strong legal background allows him to really understand the polemics involved in the controversy and outright exposes them. This book contains thinking that you should definitely be exposed to. The only slight caution that I may add is that if you are looking for a book to dig into the technical details of the evidence for and against evolution this is not your book.

Summary Quote: "As we have seen, the positive evidence that Darwinian evolution either can produce or has produced important biological innovations is nonexistent. Darwinists know that the mutation-selection mechanism can produce wings, eyes, and brains not because the mechanism can be observed to do anything of the kind, but because their guiding philosophy assures them that no other power is available to do the job. The absence from the cosmos of any Creator is therefore the essential starting point for Darwinism."