Darwin, Evolution and God: The Present Debates

When:
February 23, 2016 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2016-02-23T13:00:00+00:00
2016-02-23T14:00:00+00:00
Where:
Gresham College, Barnard's Inn Hall
High Holborn
London EC1N
UK
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Gresham College
02078310575

This lecture sets the scientific and religious context for Darwin’s theory of evolution, before considering this theory and the challenges this raised for traditional religious beliefs. In particular, we will consider some issues raised by Richard Dawkins in his Blind Watchmaker (1986) and The God Delusion (2006). The lecture will then conclude by looking at “social Darwinism”, particularly the controversial question of eugenics. If we understand how evolution happens, can we – and should we – take control of the process?

This is a free public lecture by Alister McGrath, Gresham Professor of Divinity.

There is no need to book in advance for this lecture. It runs on a first come first served basis.