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Universes discusses the alleged evidence of fine tuning; mechanisms by which a varied set of Universes might be generated, and whether belief in God could be preferable to accepting universes in vast numbers.

Cosmology. --- God. --- Philosophy of nature. --- Teleology. --- Cosmology --- God --- Teleology --- Design in natural phenomena, Study of --- Final cause --- Philosophy --- Causation --- Evolution --- Necessity (Philosophy) --- Astronomy --- Deism --- Metaphysics --- Teleological argument --- Intelligent design (Teleology) --- Proof, Teleological --- Proof, Teleological. --- Cosmologie --- Dieu --- Finalité --- Existence --- Preuve téléologique --- Philosophy of nature --- God - Proof, Teleological.

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Looks at what science asks us to believe about aspects of reality, and considers the implications of accepting the scientific world view.

Science --- Religion and science. --- Environmentalism --- Intelligent design (Teleology) --- Design, Intelligent (Teleology) --- Natural theology --- Philosophy of nature --- Teleology --- Creationism --- God --- Christianity and science --- Geology --- Geology and religion --- Science and religion --- Normal science --- Philosophy of science --- Philosophy. --- Proof, Teleological --- Religious aspects

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In the spring of 2011, a diverse group of scientists gathered at Cornell University to discuss their research into the nature and origin of biological information. This symposium brought together experts in information theory, computer science, numerical simulation, thermodynamics, evolutionary theory, whole organism biology, developmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, physics, biophysics, mathematics, and linguistics. This volume presents new research by those invited to speak at the conference.The contributors to this volume use their wide-ranging expertise in the area of biological

Genomics --- Molecular genetics --- Cell interaction --- Mutation (Biology) --- Intelligent design (Teleology) --- Design, Intelligent (Teleology) --- Natural theology --- Philosophy of nature --- Teleology --- Creationism --- God --- Genetics --- Variation (Biology) --- Proof, Teleological --- Molecular Biology --- Mutation/Selection Paradigm --- Numerical Simulation --- Mathematics --- Biophysics --- Physics --- Thermodynamics --- Information Theory --- Evolutionary Theory --- Computer Science --- Linguistics --- Developmental Biology --- Biological Information --- Whole Organism Biology

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Scientific accounts of existence give chance a central role. At the smallest level, quantum theory involves uncertainty and evolution is driven by chance and necessity. These ideas do not fit easily with theology in which chance has been seen as the enemy of purpose. One option is to argue, as proponents of Intelligent Design do, that chance is not real and can be replaced by the work of a Designer. Others adhere to a deterministic theology in which God is in total control. Neither of these views, it is argued, does justice to the complexity of nature or the greatness of God. The thesis of this book is that chance is neither unreal nor non-existent but an integral part of God's creation. This view is expounded, illustrated and defended by drawing on the resources of probability theory and numerous examples from the natural and social worlds.

Natural theology --- Chance --- Intelligent design (Teleology) --- Providence and government of God --- 215 --- 231.51 --- God --- Fortune --- Necessity (Philosophy) --- Probabilities --- 231.51 De Deo creatore. Schepping --- De Deo creatore. Schepping --- Design, Intelligent (Teleology) --- Philosophy of nature --- Teleology --- Creationism --- Godsdienst en wetenschap --- Providence and government --- Sovereignty --- Proof, Teleological --- Providence and government of God. --- Chance. --- Arts and Humanities --- Philosophy

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"Based on their survey of high school biology teachers, Michael Berkman and Eric Plutzer show that it is individual educators who often make critical decisions about what children are taught about evolution"--Provided by publisher. "Who should decide what children are taught in school? This question lies at the heart of the evolution-creation wars that have become a regular feature of the U.S. political landscape. Ever since the 1925 Scopes "monkey trial" many have argued that the people should decide by majority rule and through political institutions; others variously point to the federal courts, educational experts, or scientists as the ideal arbiter. Michael Berkman and Eric Plutzer illuminate who really controls the nation's classrooms. Based on their innovative survey of 926 high school biology teachers they show that the real power lies with individual educators who make critical decisions in their own classrooms. Broad teacher discretion sometimes leads to excellent instruction in evolution. But the authors also find evidence of strong creationist tendencies in America's public high schools. More generally, they find evidence of a systematic undermining of science and the scientific method in many classrooms"--Provided by publisher.

Evolution --- Creationism --- Intelligent design (Teleology) --- Créationisme --- Dessein intelligent --- Study and teaching (Primary) --- Etude et enseignement (Primaire) --- 213 --- Schepping. Emanatisme. Evolutionisme. Creationisme. Eeuwigheid van de wereld --- Créationisme --- Human evolution --- Design, Intelligent (Teleology) --- Creation science --- Scientific creationism --- Natural theology --- Philosophy of nature --- Teleology --- God --- Evolution (Biology) --- Physical anthropology --- Evolutionary psychology --- Human beings --- Modernist-fundamentalist controversy --- Bible and evolution --- Creation --- Proof, Teleological --- Origin --- Religious aspects --- Christianity --- Social Sciences --- Political Science