The notion that living organisms exhibit deliberate design, implying the existence of a creator, has persisted for centuries. Despite Darwin's groundbreaking theory of natural selection, which challenged this idea nearly 150 years ago, we continue to describe life in terms of purposeful design - the eye's function, the webbed foot's intention, and the fins' deliberate shape. What makes the "argument from design" so resilient, and does Darwinism, still evolving today, necessarily refute it? Darwin and Design delves into these contentious questions, tracing the argument from design from its ancient Greek roots to the present day. Renowned expert Michael Ruse presents a clear, unbiased analysis of the argument's validity in light of modern evolutionary biology and contemporary philosophical thought, with particular attention to proponents and critics of "intelligent design." This comprehensive history and exposition of Western thought on design in nature offers valuable insights for the twenty-first century. A thorough and timely guide to a perennially contentious issue, the book contributes significantly to the ongoing debate between science and religion, and evolution and its religious critics, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.