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  • Published: 26 September 1996
  • ISBN: 9780140167344
  • Imprint: Penguin Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 592
  • RRP: $32.99

Darwin's Dangerous Idea

Evolution and the Meanings of Life




This work assesses Darwin's theory of evolution and looks at why it arises such heated debate among scientists, philosophers and sociologists. The book aims to show that Darwinism does not devalue the miracles of life.

  • Published: 26 September 1996
  • ISBN: 9780140167344
  • Imprint: Penguin Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 592
  • RRP: $32.99

About the authors

Daniel C. Dennett

Daniel C. Dennett is the University Professor and Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University. He is the author of numerous books including Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking, Breaking the Spell, Darwin's Dangerous Idea, and Consciousness Explained.