The definitive work on the philosophical nature and impact of the theories of Charles Darwin, written by a well-known authority on the history and philosophy of Darwinism. * Broadly explores the theories of Charles Darwin and Darwin studies * Incorporates much information about modern Biology * Offers a comprehensive discussion of Darwinism and Christianity - including Creationism - by one of the leading authorities in the field * Written in clear, concise, user-friendly language supplemented with quality illustrations * Examines the status of evolutionary theory as a genuine theory and its implications for philosophy, epistemology and ethics * Provides a strong understanding of the philosophical nature and impact of Darwin's thought * Holds wide appeal for general audiences outside the world of academic philosophy * Strongly supports Darwinism and fully explores modern naturalistic explanations of religion