Nature's Destiny: How the Laws of Biology Reveal Purpose in the Universe

by Michael Denton

While others search the skies for extraterrestrial life, Michael Denton has examined the recent discoveries in all the sciences to ask - Could life elsewhere be substantially different from life on Earth? Drawing on a staggering knowledge of physics, biochemistry, geology, and evolution, Denton builds a step-by-step argument for human inevitability. Life requires water, DNA, and protein; it can only flourish in an Earth-like environment. Building on these claims -which, until recently, were impossible to defend - Denton dares to address the boldest question of all - Is a homo sapien-like creature the only possible highly intelligent being in the universe?

Genres: Science, Evolution, Biology, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religion, Design

480 pages, Hardcover

First published July 8, 1998

About the author

Michael Denton holds an M.D. from Bristol University, as well as a Ph.D. in biochemistry from King’s College in London. A Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture, Denton has had a critical impact on the debate over Darwinian evolution.

Reviews

[Roddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding- I wish I could recall everything I learned from it! Must read again......and again.

[Jeffrey Romine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has something to offer even to someone well read in the creation-evolution debate. Denton has done a remarkable job of pointing out unique physical qualities (the density of oxygen in air, the viscosity of blood, etc.) that makes biological life possible. There is more to it than the basic numerical constants found in nature's equations, referred to as fine-tuning. One factor fits another, then another, until the ensemble as whole overwhelmingly reflects design.

[Anthony Cleveland · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author's style of wrting is smooth and to the point. However, this is not a book for the non-scientist. The chemistry, physics, biology and biochemistry concepts and principles are complex and require much reflection for full understanding. Plus, the author's constant use of historical philosophers and scientists to support his thesis gets rather tedious. He makes a good point but the repetition is not required. This book could be half as lengthy and still achieve the objective which is neatly stated in the last paragraph ... "the relentless stream of discovery has turned dramatically in favor of teleology and design, and the doctrine of the microcosm is reborn." Dr. Denten is obviously a brilliant man and this book offers powerful support regarding the concept of intelligent design. And capturing the essence by the reader of his thesis is fairly simple. However, understanding the supporting evidence he offers is entirely another matter.

[Mohammed]

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[Mat Rueter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vital minerals upon which life depends via the rivers to the oceans and ultimately throughout the hydrosphere.

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