William A. Dembski's project of intelligent design
During the last 20 years, the theory of intelligent design (ID) has been causing a stir in the science-and-religion field. According to ID, it is possible to empirically detect signs of divine action in the world. One of the most prominent advocates of ID has been William A. Dembski, who describes I...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
[2018]
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Studia theologica
Year: 2018, Volume: 72, Issue: 1, Pages: 68-83 |
| IxTheo Classification: | KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history NBC Doctrine of God NBD Doctrine of Creation |
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| Summary: | During the last 20 years, the theory of intelligent design (ID) has been causing a stir in the science-and-religion field. According to ID, it is possible to empirically detect signs of divine action in the world. One of the most prominent advocates of ID has been William A. Dembski, who describes ID as a threefold enterprise: (1) a scientific research programme, (2) an intellectual movement challenging naturalism, and (3) a way of understanding divine action. Recently, to the surprise of many, Dembski announced his retirement from ID. In this article, I assess the success of Dembski's project from the above three perspectives. |
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| ISSN: | 1502-7791 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Studia theologica
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/0039338X.2018.1430615 |