The Engineer's Argument A philosophical argument against intelligent design

by Casper Rigsby

This book aims to give logically consistent reasoning for the dismissal of the idea of intelligent design through philosophical discourse based on given evidence of how our universe works. In these pages, I will address the logical fallacies I see in any intelligent design model that poses the notion of a creator god who created the universe with specific intent and purpose. It is my hope that I can offer many pieces of evidence that show such an idea of an intelligent designer is not only logically inconsistent but also absurd. To do this, I will focus on three main points of contention: intelligence, design, and purpose. By taking an in-depth look at those ideas, I hope to show that intelligent design theories only raise more questions than answers.

36 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2015

About the author

Casper Rigsby is a 34 year old husband and father. He is the author of the bestselling title The Bible in a Nutshell, a prominent blogger at Atheist Republic, and a very vocal advocate for out of the closet atheism. His works seek to address fundamentalism at its roots through theological and philosophical discourse, which is also highly irreverent and often even blasphemous. His straight-forward and blunt approach can be abrasive to some and refreshing to others.

Reviews

[Matthew O'Neil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rigsby offers a great resource for anyone, beginner to advanced, who may be looking for more philosophical arguments against an intelligently designed cosmos. By using engineering, science, and observable facts of our planet, Rigsby counters the God-created world concept with proof of an even more intelligent humanity.

Well, more intelligent if they don't buy into the intelligent design concept.

A short read, but one that gives a quick introduction to a philosophy of questioning creation from a supernatural perspective.

[Evan Quinlan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honest

Casper does an excellent job explaining what his argument, as an act of philosophy, is and is not, and properly sets low expectations for what his argument can achieve. That said, the argument itself was not explored as thoroughly as it might have been.

[Тони]

A good book that makes you think. In our age, many people continue to remain captives of fanaticism and obscurantism, so this religious primitivism must be shaken.

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought provoking

A philosophic argument against intelligent design which is clearly and rationally explained. Whether you are religious or agnostic this book presents rational ideas that are very thought provoking. If you have any questions about religion read this with an open mind.