The Century-Long Debate Between Creationism and Evolution (Scientific Boundaries in Modern Society)

Author: Zhang Zengyi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This is a work on the history of scientific thought, where the author vividly and concisely recreates the intense debate between creationism and evolution in the United States in the 20th century, as well as the details of key cases such as the "Scopes Trial" and the "McLean Case" with substantial documentary evidence. It is also a theoretical work on the demarcation problem of science, characterized by analyzing the different understandings of science by various social groups at different times through specific cases, revealing the complexity and practical significance of this issue. Regardless of whether readers agree with the arguments in this book, they are sure to benefit greatly. The book begins by analyzing the scientific views of American Protestants and the reaction of the American intellectual community to evolution in the 19th century, first exploring the causes and nature of the American creationist movement. Its conclusion is that the anti-evolution movement in the United States is not merely a manifestation of the conflict between science and religion, nor can it be simply attributed to an anti-science movement by ignorant individuals. Instead, it should be understood as a direct clash of different scientific concepts or demarcation criteria within a specific social, political, and cultural context.