Science & Religion: A Critical Survey

ISBN-13: 9781599470993 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 357 str.

III Holmes Rolston

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This landmark book, first published in 1987, is now back in print, with anew introduction by its award-winning author. An interdisciplinary approachto the central themes of scientific and religious thought, this book was widelyheralded upon its publication for the richness and depth of its contributionto the science and religion dialogue. notable for its breadth and depth . . . filled with admirably argued andpowerfully presented treatments of critical issues. Joseph Pickle, ColoradoCollege, Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science a superb and subtle book. David Foxgrover, Christian Century a monumental work . . . T]he book is truly outstanding. John H.Wright, Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, Theological Studies Rolston s presentation of the methods of science, along with up-to-datesummaries of the main achievements of the various sciences, is commendablefor its clarity and critical acumen. ChoiceAccording to Holmes Rolston III, there are fundamental questions that sciencealone cannot answer; these questions are the central religious questions.He uses the scientific method of inquiry to distill key issues from science, and then he integrates them in a study that begins with matter and movesthrough life, mind, culture, history, and spirit.Incorporating religious and scientific worldviews, he begins with anexamination of two natural sciences: physics and biology. He then extrapolatesexamples from two human sciences: psychology and sociology. Next, he moves to the storied universe and world history, raising and addressingreligious questions. Never in the histories of science and religion have theopportunities been greater for fertile interaction between these fields, withmutual benefits to both, states Rolston. The re-publication of this bookprovides current researchers and students in the field an invaluable, timelessmethodological resource.The new introduction offers updated insights basedon new scientific research."