De Blinde Horlogemaker

by Richard Dawkins

Paperback, 384 pages

Dutch language

Published Jan. 6, 1987 by Contact.

ISBN:: 978-90-254-6741-8

(42 reviews)

In De blinde horlogemaker spelen zowel Paley als Darwin een belangrijke rol. De eerstgenoemde als belichaming van het geloof in een voor ede mens onbekende doelgerichtheid van de natuur. Darwin als ontdekker van het principe van de natuurlijke selectie. Uiterst boeiend schrijft Dawkins over zijn pogingen Darwins evolutieleer met behulp van computers na te bootsen. Het kunstmatige landschap van de computer verschaft meer inzicht in de ontwikkeling van de genen, de belangrijkste bouwstenen van het leven.

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Pentapod reviewed Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins

Review of 'Blind Watchmaker' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

This would be a 5-star recommendation to anyone unfamiliar with Darwin's theory of evolution, or who disbelieved in evolution entirely. However, as a biologist, I found quite a lot of the book condescending and a bit boring. I also think the section on LaMarckian theories needs updating. And I dislike the way Dawkins uses his books as a platform to scoff at people he disagrees with (or who have disagreed with him). So, read it if you know nothing about evolution and want to learn more; but give it a miss if you're already familiar with Darwinism.

Samuel reviewed The blind watchmaker by Richard Dawkins

Review of 'The blind watchmaker' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Well, after I read this book you'll think in evolutionism in a very diferent and new view... Dawkins offers new insights into which the Darwin's theory can be reviewed at our times... from the little creatures created on the computer till the debate with punctationism and gradualism...