Published: Oct. 1, 2009

By Bradley Monton, associate professor of philosophy

The doctrine of intelligent design is often the subject of acrimonious debate.听Seeking God in Science听cuts through the rhetoric that distorts the debates between religious and secular camps. Bradley Monton, a philosopher of science and an atheist, carefully considers the arguments for intelligent design and argues that intelligent design deserves serious consideration as a scientific theory.

Monton also gives a lucid account of the debate surrounding the inclusion of intelligent design in public schools and presents reason why students鈥 science education could benefit from a careful consideration of the arguments for and against it.

鈥淪eeking God in Science听is a refreshing and fair-minded exploration of intelligent design arguments. Unlike the many ideologically-driven detractors of intelligent design, Monton refuses to set up a straw man, poison the well, or dismiss it as unscientific. Bradley Monton writes as 鈥榓 friendly atheist鈥欌攐ne who seriously and honestly considers claims that challenge atheism. As such, this book is a welcome breakthrough.鈥

Douglas Groothuis
Professor of Philosophy, Denver Seminary