Does the public promotion of Darwin’s theory of natural selection match Darwin’s own private view of his theory? On a classic episode of ID the Future, historian of science Michael Keas begins a two-part conversation with Robert Shedinger, the Wilford A. Johnson Chair of Biblical Studies and Professor of Religion at Luther College. Shedinger, author of Darwin’s Bluff, reports on the contrast between Darwin’s private view of his theory of natural selection and the public view as detailed in his published work. Shedinger also notes the deficiency in evidence for Darwin’s proposal, despite claims to the contrary from his followers and evangelizers today. 

Download the podcast or listen to it here. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.

Dig Deeper

• Want more from Dr. Shedinger? Check out his latest book Darwin’s Bluff: The Mystery of the Book Darwin Never Finished.
• Listen to Dr. Shedinger discuss Darwin’s Bluff on this episode of ID the Future.