The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism and Intelligent Design by Jonathan Wells critiques Darwinism and explores the growing challenges to it. Wells argues that Darwinism, much like Marxism and Freudianism, is facing extinction due to its inability to address emerging scientific challenges and compete with alternative theories.
The book begins by examining the basic tenets of Darwinism and presents evidence both for and against it. Wells contends that key aspects of the fossil record, such as the lack of transitional fossils, and events like the Cambrian explosion, contradict Darwin's theory. Additionally, he asserts that various pieces of evidence traditionally used to support evolution, such as peppered moths and Darwin's finches, have been exaggerated or distorted.
Wells then introduces the theory of intelligent design, which posits that certain features of the natural world are too complex to have arisen solely through unguided natural processes. He discusses evidence from scientific specialties like microbiology and astrophysics that supports the idea of intelligent design.
Wells also addresses the role of religion in the debate, arguing that Darwinists' materialistic and atheistic assumptions influence their rejection of any theories other than their own. Wells contends that Darwin's theological assumption—that evolution must be true because divine creation is false—has affected the scientific discourse on the subject.
This book challenges the prevailing narrative of Darwinism and aims to provide readers with the information needed to question the widely accepted views on evolution and encourages critical thinking in the face of scientific dogma.