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The Design Inference

William A Dembski

Hardback 1998-09-13

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How can we identify events due to intelligent causes and distinguish them from events due to undirected natural causes? If we lack a causal theory how can we determine whether an intelligent cause acted? This book presents a reliable method for detecting intelligent causes* the design inference. The design inference uncovers intelligent causes by isolating the key trademark of intelligent causes* specified events of small probability. Design inferences can be found in a range of scientific pursuits from forensic science to research into the origins of life to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This challenging and provocative book shows how incomplete undirected causes are for science and breathes new life into classical design arguments. It will be read with particular interest by philosophers of science and religion, other philosophers concerned with epistemology and logic, probability and complexity theorists, and statisticians.

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Publisher Description

How can we identify events due to intelligent causes and distinguish them from events due to undirected natural causes? If we lack a causal theory how can we determine whether an intelligent cause acted? This book presents a reliable method for detecting intelligent causes* the design inference. The design inference uncovers intelligent causes by isolating the key trademark of intelligent causes* specified events of small probability. Design inferences can be found in a range of scientific pursuits from forensic science to research into the origins of life to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This challenging and provocative book shows how incomplete undirected causes are for science and breathes new life into classical design arguments. It will be read with particular interest by philosophers of science and religion, other philosophers concerned with epistemology and logic, probability and complexity theorists, and statisticians.

Koorong Code152654
ISBN0521623871
EAN9780521623872
Pages264
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryScience
PublisherCambridge University Uk
Publication DateSep 1998
Dimensions17 x 157 x 233mm
Weight0.476kg