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Is Evolutionary Theory built on the sand?, November 4, 1997
This review is from: The Facts of Life: Shattering the Myth of Darwinism (Hardcover)
At last, there is a readable account which looks at the reality of the facts underpinning Darwinism. This book is written by a non-Christian, non-Creationist science writer concerned that scientists have forgotten the philosophical basis of their art and made a theory an article of faith. Unfortunately, in failing to recognize the potential weaknesses of evolutionary theory, biologists are closing the door to new knowledge. (If classical physics had had such a fanatical following, would Einstein have come to prominence?) If you would like another reason to read this book, take one from Richard Dawkins of Oxford University: His review of "The Facts of Life" printed at the beginning of the book convinced me that it was worth reading. He resorted to ridicule and personal attack, but never (in a reasonably lengthy article) did he begin to refute the actual evidence reported in the book. If an eminent practitioner cannot use the tools of his trade to support the basis of his convictions it certainly raises questions about their quality. If you are an interested scientist or layman disturbed by evolutionary blind faith - read this book.
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You know..., July 10, 2006
This review is from: The Facts of Life: Shattering the Myth of Darwinism (Hardcover)
I think that it should be a requirement to actually READ the book that your review is about, not just to parrot what the neo-Darwinist faith tells you that you must say about a book.
Because this book is aimed at disputing much of what is treated as fact by neo-Darwinists despite their not actually haven proven any of it, I can see why it would get its share of criticism. But to describe this book as being written for the average layperson when parts of it are so technical that I had to struggle to grasp what was being said (this being said by a woman who qualifies for Mensa membership)... This is clearly written by someone who has not read the book.
The basic premise of the book is that much of what is being taught to our children regarding the origins of life and how species develop is simply untrue. As a recent college student, I can verify that this is still what is being taught, even though biologists and others have reason to doubt that it is, in fact, accurate information. As Richard Milton observes, Darwinism/neo-Darwinism is as much a matter of faith as Christianity or Buddhism. It has not been conclusively proven thus far, but scientists are treating it as truth and no longer searching for answers.
He attacks neo-Darwinism on the basis that its proponents either ignore the evidence that doesn't fit or go to extraordinary lengths to *make* it fit. He seems to believe that science is suffering for having decided that Darwin was completely correct and, instead of evaluating new evidence as it comes to light, eschewing those who have any evidence that we might not have the total answer just yet. If you don't subscribe to the Darwinist faith, that seems to disqualify any credibility you might have on the subject of science. Milton thinks that is leading science to overlook important evidence that might one day point us toward the truth.
Milton is not a creationist. "I am not a creationist and do not hold an religious convictions. I can find no scientific or logical reason to believe or disbelieve in a creator and I remain open-minded on the question" (p 233). He lists his reason for writing the book as being "to sound a cautionary note about the extent to which ideological Darwinism has replaces scientific Darwinism in our educational system. My message is that the world is full of people who want you to believe in their 'ism'--Darwinism, Marxism, Freudianism, and the rest. Don't accept anything they say unless they can substantiate it with scientific evidence, however persuasive their arguments" (p 235-6).
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Extremely refreshing, honest and non emotional presentation of research, January 29, 2007
This review is from: The Facts of Life: Shattering the Myth of Darwinism (Hardcover)
Personally I found the book, "Shattering the Myths of Darwinism" by Richard Milton to be extremely refreshing, profound, enlightening, totally honest, free of emotion and cuts through dogmatism of both polarized positions (neo Darwinists and so called "Scientific Creationists") I found Richard Milton's book to be very honest and intelligent without the vilification and arrogance often found by some credentialed authors. The honest enquirer looking for truth loses out by not reading this book.
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