The Blind Watchmaker

Who recommended it

1. 

   James Randi Canadian-American stage magician and skeptical movement adherent

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2011 Five Books interview “The best books on Being Sceptical”.

   The best books on Being Sceptical↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 16 Sep 2011 · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   Jerry Coyne American biologist

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2018 Five Books interview “The best books on Evolution”.

   The best books on Evolution↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 22 Jun 2018 · checked 12 Nov 2026

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