The Implications of Evolution for Metaphysics: Theism, Idealism, and Naturalism

Lanham: Lexington Books (2023)
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It is a central claim of the New Atheists that evolutionary theory disproves theism and demonstrates the truth of metaphysical naturalism. This book examines this claim and explores the implications of evolutionary theory for metaphysics.

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BD111.G66 2023

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