And a scientific alternative.
I found this book in the library by chance, I was looking for some books on geology but instead stumbled upon this little gem. It is written by Peter M. Scheele and it advertises itself as the end of evolutionary theory.
This however, is far from accurate, and the books promotes a lot of misconceptions and false information in order to get its point across. It’s main alternative for instance, is based on two falsehoods.
In this review, I’m going to take a closer look at the two main points the book makes, and how a review of those points shows the problems with the ideas this writer brings forth. Then I will shortly go into detail on the alternative and how, without those two points, the whole alternative is ridiculous, based upon a false premise.
When I quote from the book, I will translate it to English myself (It’s a Dutch book) and try to accurately represent the book. This is a bit of a challenge, because the book is written in a strange way. The author also tries to explain many concepts in an informal way, causing a lot of problems not only for translation but also for the ideas he tries to represent, making it a bit harder to translate. I will do my best though.
I would also like to add that the author seems to have a certain kind of arrogance, when reading this book, you always have the feeling that he feels he’s right, no matter what, and that he’s some kind of self glorified rebel against the system. A sensation that doesn’t exactly make the book more fun to read.
Shall I make a spry remark, one which might just make the news?
The whole problem of missing morals and values in society, and the heavy need for social discussion about this, finds its origin in the acceptance of evolutionary theory. (p.26)
