Much of contemporary thought on evolution has centered on the mistaken assumption that evolution requires a strictly materialist view of the origins of all organisms - including human beings. This book aims to debunk that myth, arguing that the real world is less certain and far more interesting than the scientific mainstream.

From a leading authority on the evolution debates comes this critically acclaimed investigation into one of the most controversial topics of our times

An act of intellectual daring and spiritual integrity...a refreshing departure fromthe tired polemics of the evolution wars.