Chapter 1

Explaining the Very Improbable

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Stone

Simple, Natural

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Watch

Complex, Designed

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Eye

Complex, but... Evolved

Summary

Dawkins first acknowledges the astounding complexity of living organisms and introduces William Paley's 'watchmaker' analogy. He notes that organisms do indeed appear to be designed, but we need a natural explanation.

The Blind Watchmaker | Vibary