"The basic, easy-to-understand concepts of science and philosophy that Stroud uses in his argument make it a good read for any avid reader interested in fruitful discussion of issues relating to science, history, philosophy and truth. With over two hundred references and a mini glossary, it is especially recommended for scholars and students interested in the philosophy of science, history and theistic philosophy." --Portland Book Review "Those who seek a deeper understanding of the basis of theories of human origin will very much enjoy the insights provided within this book.and one must certainly put a 'thinking cap' on before settling into this most provocative read." --San Francisco Book Review James Stroud not only breaks down the often neglected field of philosophy of history but shows why much of what we have taken for granted in the subject of origins belongs just as much in the field of history as it does in science. Supporting an open-philosophy of history versus the current closed-philosophy in place, Stroud systemically shows why the paradigm of naturalism is most likely false and should therefore not influence the way the historian is forced to interpret the data.