`Critique of Intelligent Design’ is a compelling account of the debate between materialism and religion as well as an overview of the contemporary fight concerning nature, science, history, morality, and knowledge. The authors demonstrate how historical materialism is a crucial social foundation from which to confront intelligent design. They provide a fascinating account of the development of science in opposition to the proponents of “received wisdom.” Critique of Intelligent Design offers empowering tools to understand and defend critical and scientific reasoning.