Summaries of books by Jerry A. Coyne:
Why Evolution Is True
Jerry A. Coyne
The book presents a comprehensive overview of the evidence supporting the theory of evolution, including examples from genetics, fossil records, biogeography, and observed evolutionary processes. It also addresses and refutes common arguments against evolution, aiming to demonstrate its status as an established scientific fact.
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Faith Versus Fact
Why Science and Religion Are Incompatible
Jerry A. Coyne
The book argues that the methodologies and claims of science and religion are fundamentally at odds, with science relying on empirical evidence and testable hypotheses, while religion is based on faith and dogma. It contends that these differences make it impossible to reconcile the two, and that when they come into conflict, science offers a more reliable path to understanding the universe.
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