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Darwin and God out now

Darwin and God out now

Darwin and God, by Theos Director of Studies Nick Spencer, is now available in all good book shops.

The book is the first full length account of Darwin's religious beliefs to be published in the UK. It draws on Darwin's autobiography, manuscripts, notebooks and letters - as well as his world-famous publications - in exploring Darwin's view of design, purpose, morality, the universe and the human mind.

Commenting on the book, writer and philosopher Mary Midgley said that it was a "very helpful discussion of a neglected and important subject." Denis Alexander, Director, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, added "This fascinating and readable book fills a big gap in the Darwin literature and provides a well-researched overview of Darwin's religious struggles."   John Hedley Brooke, Emeritus Professor of Science and Religion, University of Oxford copmmented "When misconceptions abound concerning Darwin's religious views, it is good to read such a sensitive, reliable and absorbing account."

To order the book, click here.

Elizabeth Oldfield

Elizabeth Oldfield

Elizabeth is host of The Sacred podcast. She was Theos’ Director from August 2011 – July 2021. She appears regularly in the media, including BBC One, Sky News, and the World Service, and writing in The Financial Times.

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Posted 11 August 2011

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