Religion and science Books
Taylor & Francis Science and the Indian Tradition
Book SynopsisThis new text is a detailed study of an important process in modern Indian history. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, India experienced an intellectual renaissance, which owed as much to the influx of new ideas from the West as to traditional religious and cultural insights. Gosling examines the effects of the introduction of Western science into India, and the relationship between Indian traditions of thought and secular Western scientific doctrine. He charts the early development of science in India, its role in the secularization of Indian society, and the subsequent reassertion, adaptation and rejection of traditional modes of thought. The beliefs of key Indian scientists, including Jagadish Chandra Bose, P.C. Roy and S.N. Bose are explored and the book goes on to reflect upon how individual scientists could still accept particular religious beliefs such as reincarnation, cosmology, miracles and prayer. Science and the Indian TraditionTrade Review"... splendid new book. It is very exciting and contains much more than the exchange between Einstein and Tagore....It really is a very great achievement"- John Bowker, Emeritus Professor of Theology, University of Cambridge.'Be prepared for substantial chapters on a number of intertwined topics, but be prepared also to enjoy this most instructive account of a complex encounter between civilisations and thought-worlds. Somehow Gosling also manages to tell us where physics in general has got to, in a manner which seems rather understandable to the non-expert in that field.'- Marburg Review 'This is a book that is important both for the solid information it offers and for the way it discusses the issues involved with fairness and a rational mind. There is much that is pure science, much more that is philosophy and an understream of religiosity and mysticism' - G. Gispert-Sauch, Journal of Theological Reflection, July 2008'The book is indispensable for those who are interested to learn about the effects of Western Science on the Indian subcontinent and in the interactions between Western and Indo-Pak tradtitions of intellectual thought...A conversation between Rabindranath tagore and Alvert Einstein is also one of the merits of the book which, undoubtedly, makes it an essential and thoroughly entertaining read' - The Frontier Post, September 2008'Students and scholars can draw much inspiration from this storehouse of interdisciplinary data and ideas. It is a most useful volume for all library collections and specialised courses on science and religion.' - Ursula King, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Bristol and School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 2009Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Science in India’s Intellectual Renaissance 3. Tradition Redefined 4. Worldviews in Encounter 5. Relativity and Beyond 6. Indian Science Comes of Age 7. An Investigation into the Beliefs of Indian Scientists 8. How Clear Reason’s Stream? 9. Looking to the Future. Appendix A: The Nature of Reality. Appendix B: Investigation Questionnaire
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) The Routledge Companion to Religion and Science
Book SynopsisThe field of religion and science is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of research today. This Companion brings together an outstanding team of scholars to explore the ways in which science intersects with the major religions of the world and religious naturalism. The collection provides an overview of the field and also indicates ways in which it is developing. Its multicultural breadth and scientific rigor on topics that are and will be compelling issues in the first part of the twenty-first century and beyond will be welcomed by students and scholars alike.Trade Review"For this exceptional collection, Haag, Peterson, and Spezio have brought together 55 articles authored by 60 scholars to create what is probably the best single volume anthology on science and religion currently available. These essays, and the editors' approach, represent the next generation of studies in science and religion. ...A paperback edition, when issued, would make an excellent textbook. Summing Up: Essential." – C. D. Kay, Wofford College in Choice"This volume is carefully designed and the articles have been imaginatively selected and commissioned. It is especially appealing for people interested in moving beyond the (perhaps tired) categories and debates that dominate extant reference works. Each group of essays contains several that move beyond the dominant framework and push into non-western traditions and even non-religious movements. This is a genuinely useful reference work that could easily serve as a key text in a class on science-religion at the advanced undergraduate college level and even in graduate schools." - Wesley J. Wildman, Boston University, USA"This book is an essential resource for those hesitant about engaging in the field of science and religion. It covers a variety of religious perspectives on different topics and ranges across difficult areas of theoretical or practical public and policy debate. It will challenge and inform the reader." - Celia Deane-Drummond, University of Notre Dame, USATable of ContentsPart 1: Epistemology and History A. Frameworks and Methods B. Historical Overviews Part 2: Scientific and Religious Models of the World A. Cosmologies and Cosmogonies B. Quantum Theoretical Approaches and Causality C. Complexity, Emergence, and Eliminativism D. Evolutionary Biology and Suffering E. The Cognitive Sciences and Religious Experience F. Ecology and the Integrity of Nature Part 3: Religion and Science, Values, and Public Policy A. Origins B. Biotechnology and Justice C. Non-human Cognition: Animal Cognition and Artificial Intelligence D. Aging and Life Extension E. Transhumanism and Artificial Intelligence
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Random House USA Inc The Grace of Dogs
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University of California Press Evolution Vs. Creationism An Introduction
Book SynopsisAn introduction to many facets of Scopes trial - the scientific evidence for evolution, the legal and educational basis for its teaching, and the various religious points of view - as well as a concise history of the evolution-creationism controversy.Table of ContentsFOREWORD:The Unmetabolized Darwin by Niles Eldredge FOREWORD TO THE SECOND EDITION by Judge John E. Jones III PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION: The Pillars of Creationism PART I: Science, Evolution, Religion, and Creationism CHAPTER 1. Science: Truth without Certainty CHAPTER 2. Evolution CHAPTER 3. Beliefs: Religion, Creationism, and Naturalism PART II: A History of the Creationism/Evolution Controversy CHAPTER 4. Before Darwin to the Twentieth Century CHAPTER 5. Eliminating Evolution, Inventing Creation Science CHAPTER 6. Neocreationism CHAPTER 7. Testing Intelligent Design and Evidence against Evolution in the Courts PART III: Selections from the Literature CHAPTER 8. Cosmology, Astronomy, Geology CHAPTER 9. Patterns and Processes of Biological Evolution CHAPTER 10. Legal Issues CHAPTER 11. Educational Issues CHAPTER 12. Issues Concerning Religion CHAPTER 13. The Nature of Science CHAPTER 14. Evolution and Creationism in the Media and Public Opinion REFERENCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION NAME INDEX SUBJECT INDEX
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University of California Press Consecrating Science Wonder Knowledge and the
Book SynopsisDebunking myths behind what is known collectively as the new cosmology-a grand, overlapping set of narratives that claim to bring science and spirituality together-Lisa H. Sideris offers a searing critique of the movement's anthropocentric vision of the world. In Consecrating Science, Sideris argues that instead of cultivating an ethic of respect for nature, the new cosmology encourages human arrogance, uncritical reverence for science, and indifference to nonhuman life. Exploring moral sensibilities rooted in experience of the natural world, Sideris shows how a sense of wonder can foster environmental attitudes that will protect our planet from ecological collapse for years to come.Trade Review"Lisa Sideris’s Consecrating Science: Wonder, Knowledge, and the Natural World is a rich and deeply insightful analysis of a family of ambitious historical narratives, each of which is vying to become the new myth everyone lives by. Through careful textual study, Sideris convincingly argues that despite their stated goal of promoting a deep respect and care for the natural world, these narratives may inadvertently undermine development of the environmental ethic they seek to foster." * Reading Religion *"The argument of Consecrating Science is clearly articulated, carefully organized, and impeccably substantiated. Sideris’s analysis is consistently generous, nuanced, level-headed, and good-humored. Perhaps most impressively, the book integrates religious studies, science studies, ethics, and critical naturalism into a methodology that somehow remains coherent even in its multivalence." * Journal of the American Academy of Religion *"Consecrating Science is valuable reading for a number of academic audiences. . . . It is an obvious fit for scholars of religion and science, religion and environment, and environmental ethics (particularly environmental virtue ethics, given the book’s focus on the cultivation of attitudes and dispositions). It could also prove useful for higher education administrators thinking through general education curriculum design." * Worldviews *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: The Return of Mythopoeic Science 1. Seeking What Is Good in Wonder 2. The Book of Nature and the Book of Science: Richard Dawkins on Wonder 3. E. O. Wilson’s Ionian Enchantment: A Tale of Two Realities 4. Evolutionary Enchantment and Denatured Religious Naturalism 5. Anthropic and Anthropocene Narratives of the New Cosmology 6. Genesis 2.0: The Epic of Evolution as Religion of Reality 7. Making Sense of Wonder Notes Glossary of Terms References Index
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University of California Press Morals Not Knowledge Recasting the Contemporary
Book SynopsisTrade Review"John H. Evans has written a well-researched, multi-disciplinary text that speaks to our current historical moment. Using the sociology of religion; the history of sociology, science, and science's relationship with religion; and data sets from surveys and in-depth interviews, Evans explores and troubles the alleged 'foundational knowledge conflict' between religion and science." * Metapsychology Online Reviews *"Morals Not Knowledge provides a roadmap for a more constructive dialogue, if not full reconciliation, between the two camps. . . . offers an engaging and intriguing reconceptualization of science, religion, and the nature of conflict between them. It is a must-read for social scientists whose work focuses on the interface between science and religion, and it will also be of interest to historians, scientists, theologians, and philosophers who study these issues. Evans makes a significant advance with this book, and it is likely to spur exciting new research in coming years to test and refine its claims." * American Journal of Sociology *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. The Religion and Science Advocates in the Academic Debate 3. The Academic Analysts of the Relationship Between Religion and Science 4. The Recent Transformation of Elite Academic and Public Debates 5. Existing Research on the Public 6. Empirical Tests of Knowledge and Belief Conflict for the Religious Public 7. Empirical Tests of Moral Conflict for the Religious Public 8. Conclusion Notes Works Cited Index
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University of California Press The Gospel of Climate Skepticism Why Evangelical
Book SynopsisWhy are white evangelicals the most skeptical major religious group in America regarding climate change? Previous scholarship has pointed to cognitive factors such as conservative politics, anti-science attitudes, aversion to big government, and theology. Drawing on qualitative fieldwork, The Gospel of Climate Skepticism reveals the extent to which climate skepticism and anti-environmentalism have in fact become embedded in the social world of many conservative evangelicals. Rejecting the common assumption that evangelicals' skepticism is simply a side effect of political or theological conservatism, the book further shows that between 2006 and 2015, leaders and pundits associated with the Christian Right widely promoted skepticism as the biblical position on climate change. The Gospel of Climate Skepticism offers a compelling portrait of how during a critical period of recent history, political and religious interests intersected to prevent evangelicals from offering a unified voice in support of legislative action to address climate change.Trade Review"For those seeking to understand how religion matters to climate change, it is worthwhile to follow Veldman’s lead." * Immanent Frame *"The book nicely caters to diverse audiences by defining social science concepts, providing background on theological debates and religious movements, all while steering clear of jargon and relegating cumbersome references to endnotes. . . . The Gospel of Climate Skepticism will undoubtedly advance scholarship that maps the play of forces within evangelicalism." * Review of Religious Research *
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University of California Press The Care of the Brain in Early Christianity
Book SynopsisCerebral subjectivitythe identification of the individual self with the brainis a belief that has become firmly entrenched in modern science and popular culture. In The Care of the Brain in Early Christianity, Jessica Wright traces its roots to tensions within early Christianity over the brain's role in self-governance and its inherent vulnerability. Examining how early Christians appropriated medical ideas, Wright tracks how they used these ideas for teaching ascetic practices, developing therapeutics for the soul, and finding a path to salvation. Bringing a medical lens to religious discourse, this text demonstrates that rather than rejecting medical traditions, early Christianity developed by creatively integrating them.Trade Review"This book makes two important contributions: it illuminates early Christian engagements with ancient medicine and shows how these medical theories shaped early Christian theological anthropology. Scholars of early Christianity and the history of medicine will find this an engaging read." * CHOICE *"Highly original... [a] beautifully written study of the concept of the brain as a powerful and multi-functional tool." * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Circulation and Performance of Medical Knowledge in Late Antiquity 2. The History of the Brain in Ancient Greek Medicine and Philosophy 3. The Invention of Ventricular Localization 4. The Governing Brain 5. The Rhetoric of Cerebral Vulnerability 6. Insanity, Vainglory, and Phrenitis 7. Humanizing the Brain in Early Christianity Conclusion Notes Works Cited Index
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Cambridge University Press The Physical Nature of Christian Life
Book SynopsisThis book explores the implications of recent insights in modern neuroscience that attribute mental capacities often ascribed to a soul to physical brain function alone. It explores how this insight changes the traditional 'care of souls', encouraging more attention to fostering spiritual growth through a social and communal focus.Table of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. Human Nature as Physical: 2. Christian history and the two-part person; 3. Embodiment of soulishness; Part II. The Formation of Persons: 4. How bodies become persons; 5. How relationships shape us; 6. How we are changed and transformed; Part III. Embodied Christian Life and the Church: 7. Why bodies need churches; 8. Church bodies; 9. The embodied church; 10. Concluding thoughts: the church after dualism.
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Cambridge University Press Darwin God and the Meaning of Life How Evolutionary Theory Undermines Everything You Thought You Knew
Book SynopsisIf you accept evolutionary theory, can you also believe in God? Are human beings superior to other animals, or is this just a human prejudice? Does Darwin have implications for heated issues like euthanasia and animal rights? Does evolution tell us the purpose of life, or does it imply that life has no ultimate purpose? Does evolution tell us what is morally right and wrong, or does it imply that ultimately 'nothing' is right or wrong? In this fascinating and intriguing book, Steve Stewart-Williams addresses these and other fundamental philosophical questions raised by evolutionary theory and the exciting new field of evolutionary psychology. Drawing on biology, psychology and philosophy, he argues that Darwinian science supports a view of a godless universe devoid of ultimate purpose or moral structure, but that we can still live a good life and a happy life within the confines of this view.Trade Review'Steve Stewart-Williams explains how evolutionary thought challenges many deep-seated assumptions about God, morality, and human superiority and raises significant questions about such things as euthanasia, suicide, and the way we treat non-human animals. While it has become commonplace for many to equate Darwin's legacy with the stripping away of the moral and the good and to replace it with unpalatable 'Darwinist' alternatives that advocate amorality, nihilism, and a world where 'might makes right', Stewart-Williams carefully and entertainingly shows that, on the contrary, the world after Darwin remains meaningful, wondrous, and intrinsically moral.' Stephen Hill, Massey University'This is an important, accessible, and timely book for anyone wishing to understand the implications of evolutionary theory for standard views of human nature, morality and religion.' Stephen Boulter, Oxford Brookes UniversityTable of Contents1. Darwin and the big questions; Part I. Darwin Gets Religion: 2. Clash of the Titans; 3. Design after Darwin; 4. Darwin's God; 5. God as gap filler; 6. Darwin and the problem of evil; 7. Wrapping up religion; Part II. Life After Darwin: 8. Human beings and their place in the universe; 9. The status of human beings among the animals; 10. Meaning of life, RIP?; Part III. Morality Stripped of Superstition: 11. Evolving good; 12. Remaking morality; 13. Uprooting the doctrine of human dignity; 14. Evolution and the death of right and wrong.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd After
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBOOK OF THE MONTH: forces you to consider the unknown and try to come to terms with the unexplained. * Independent *From a less authoritative source, these stories could seem mawkish or flaky. Told here with calm precision, and with a conversational flair, they are both absorbing and convincing. With so much evidence available for further investigation, the most vexing question now is not whether life continues in some form after we die, but why mainstream science is so resistant to the idea. -- Christopher Stevens * Daily Mail *After is that rare thing, a scientific book that is also a page-turner. Greyson's meticulous research leaves little doubt that the human mind somehow survives beyond the point of death. * Nick Evans, bestselling author of The Horsewhisper *This very captivating book by Dr. Bruce Greyson chronicles his personal, spiritual and professional quest to understand the meaning of near-death experiences. His long-awaited and amazing book is a major contribution to the study of what happens when we die, and will quickly prove to be a classic in near-death studies. * Raymond Moody, MD, PhD, Author of Life After Life *Bruce Greyson is the most influential medical doctor-investigator over the last 40 years of this world-changing analysis. His work has done much to organize the scientific investigation of these experiences, to take them from fascinating anecdotes to systematic and objective study that will truly enable the world to benefit from these deep lessons. His work has the potential to completely change our fractured and confused world, offering insights that may lead to an explanation of the nature of consciousness. It will also help to nudge the entire scientific community towards realizations that can alter human history — bringing far more peace, harmony, and comfort to uncountable millions of souls both now and in future generations. * Eben Alexander, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Proof of Heaven *
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Random House USA Inc Sacred Nature
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Random House USA Inc The Transcendent Brain
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Einstein?s Dreams comes a rich, fascinating answer to the question, Can the scientifically inclined still hold space for spirituality? ?Lightman…belongs to a noble tradition of science writers, including Oliver Sacks and Lewis Thomas, who can poke endlessly into a subject and…stir up fresh embers of wonder.? ?The Wall Street JournalGazing at the stars, falling in love, or listening to music, we sometimes feel a transcendent connection with a cosmic unity and things larger than ourselves. But these experiences are not easily understood by science, which holds that all things can be explained in terms of atoms and molecules. Is there space in our scientific worldview for these spiritual experiences? According to acclaimed physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, there may be. Drawing on intellectual history and conversations with contemporary scientists, philosophers, and psychologists, Lightman asks a series of thought-provoking questions that illuminate our strange place between the world of particles and forces and the world of complex human experience. Can strict materialism explain our appreciation of beauty? Or our feelings of connection to nature and to other people? Is there a physical basis for consciousness, the most slippery of all scientific problems? Lightman weaves these investigations together to propose what he calls ?spiritual materialism?? the belief that we can embrace spiritual experiences without letting go of our scientific worldview. In his view, the breadth of the human condition is not only rooted in material atoms and molecules but can also be explained in terms of Darwinian evolution. What is revealed in this lyrical, enlightening book is that spirituality may not only be compatible with science, it also ought to remain at the core of what it means to be human.
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Penguin Random House LLC The Transcendent Brain
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Random House USA Inc The Shape of Wonder
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iUniverse uREVELATIONu WWW IS 666 A True Story
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New Creation Ministries, Inc In the BeginningGod or Dirt
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Houghton Mifflin The God Delusion
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER In the seminal text on atheism in the twenty-first centuy, renowned scientist Richard Dawkins examines the irrationality of believing in God and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society. From the sex-obsessed tyrant in the Old Testament to the more benign Celestial Watchmaker favored by some Enlightenment thinkers, Dawkins rigorously analyzes God in all his forms, eviscerating the major arguments for religion and demonstrating the supreme improbability of a supreme being. His argument steeped in impressive historical and contemporary evidence, spanning from the Crusades to 9/11, Dawkins shows how religion fuels war and foments bigotry, and makes the compelling case that belief in God is not just wrong but potentially deadly. As a solution, Dawkins offers exhilarating insight into the advantages of atheism for the individual and society, not the least of which is a clearer, tr
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Digital Publishing Centre A Quaker Astronomer Reflects Can a Scientist Also Be Religious James Backhouse Lectures
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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. afinetuneduniverse
Book SynopsisAre there viable pathways from nature to God? Natural theology is making a comeback, stimulated as much by scientific advance as by theological and philosophical reflection. There is a growing realization that the sciences raise questions that transcend their capacity to answer them--above all, the question of the existence of God. So how can...
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Harvard University Press The Anointed
Book SynopsisWhy do so many evangelicals follow leaders with dubious credentials when they have other options in their own faith? Exploring intellectual authority within evangelicalism, the authors reveal how the concept of anointing—being chosen by God to speak for him—established a conservative evangelical leadership isolated from secular arts and sciences.Trade ReviewStephens and Giberson have produced a stunning and well-documented indictment of the evangelical right wing. Here is a 'must read' for anyone wanting an insight into one of the most powerful religious-political movements in modern American culture. -- Owen Gingerich, author of God's UniverseTwo talented writers join forces to introduce us to some of the most influential religious and cultural leaders in contemporary America--such 'experts' as Ken Ham, David Barton, James Dobson, and Hal Lindsey. I know of no better place to discover how the conservative half of America lives and thinks. -- Ronald L. Numbers, author of The Creationists: From Creation Science to Intelligent DesignThis is an important book on a pressing topic that should be read by everyone concerned with the place of religion in American life today. -- Michael Ruse, author of The Evolution-Creation StruggleThe Anointed demonstrates how questionable 'experts' emerge and flourish within American evangelicalism. Stephens and Giberson function as knowledgeable guides into this intriguing--and troubling--'parallel universe.' -- Randall Balmer, author of The Making of Evangelicalism[Stephens and Giberson] rise triumphantly to the challenge of explaining the leaders and the culture of the religious Right without rancor or condescension. -- Ray Olson * Booklist *The Anointed is one of the best and most important books on religion published this year. It is a well-written, well-argued study that penetrates to the heart of modern evangelical culture. Stephens and Giberson have done an excellent job of critiquing what Mark Noll has called the "scandal of the evangelical mind" (the scandal, wrote Noll, is "that there is not much of an evangelical mind") while empathetically explaining why so many evangelicals are smitten with dubious experts. Evangelicals who take the intellect seriously, as well as outsiders struggling to understand the evangelical sub-culture, will benefit from their hard work and keen insights. -- Matthew Avery Sutton * Christian Century *In The Anointed, Randall J. Stephens and Karl W. Giberson, professors at evangelical Eastern Nazarene College near Boston, draw a fascinating group portrait of today's most popular intellectual leaders among evangelicals and attempt to explain why so many of the faithful buy their arguments...One of the principal virtues of The Anointed is that it represents an effort to demonstrate that the evangelical community is not a monolith of the unthinking. -- Kevin M. Schultz * Wilson Quarterly *Neither an expose nor a screed, The Anointed is the work of educated evangelical Christians who reject the kitsch and anti-intellectualism that outsiders tend to equate with the faith itself...There are evangelicals who reject fundamentalism, find apocalyptic revenge fantasies distasteful, and don't see any reason why God wouldn't bless same-sex unions. The Anointed seems to be written for such readers--to explain the history and internal dynamics of the evangelical subculture, perhaps as a step towards changing it. As a report on the parallel culture of evangelical Christianity, the book is well-researched and intelligently composed. -- Scott McLemee * Inside Higher Ed *The Anointed [is] a field guide to the evangelical experts you haven't heard of--but should...Why would anyone heed ersatz "experts" over trained authorities far more qualified to comment on the origins of life or the worldview of the founding fathers? Drawing on case studies of evangelical gurus, Stephens and Giberson argue that intellectual authority works differently in the "parallel culture" of evangelicalism. In this world of prophecy conferences and home-schooling curriculums, a dash of charisma, a media empire and a firm stance on the right side of the line between "us" and "them" matter more than a fancy degree...The Anointed condemns the current state of evangelical intellectual life, but Stephens and Giberson avoid monolithic stereotypes. They are careful to note that evangelicals disagree wildly among themselves about almost everything. -- Molly Worthen * New York Times *With its coverage of wide-ranging figures and issues, the book reveals important facets of ways evangelicals maintain both their ideology and boundaries in what they perceive as a threatening culture. This insightful work is an important contribution to readers' understanding of the ways evangelicals maintain their self-identity and worldview. -- A. W. Klink * Choice *In their new book, The Anointed: Evangelical Truth in a Secular Age, Randall Stephens and Karl Giberson explain the nature of intellectual insularity of so many in this world, in which "the teachings of dubiously credentialed leaders are favored over the word of secular experts in the arts and sciences."...The authors describe "what amounts to a 'parallel culture,'" where people like alleged "historian" David Barton...proffer[s] phony-baloney history lessons that distort almost everything professional historians know to be true about America's founders. -- Eric Alterman * The Nation *
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Harvard University Press Gods Planet
Book SynopsisMany scientists look at the universe and conclude we are here by chance. The astronomer and historian Owen Gingerich looks at the same evidence—and the fact that the universe is comprehensible to our minds—and sees it as proof for the intentions of a Creator-God. The more rigorous science becomes, the more clearly God’s handiwork can be understood.Trade Review[A] short, punchy, accessible, and thought-provoking book… What sets this book apart from others dealing with the science–religion debate is that rather than dealing in generalities, the author illustrates his viewpoint by focusing on three case studies related to the work of three scientists, Nicolaus Copernicus, Charles Darwin, and Fred Hoyle. The introduction of personal details concerning these thinkers makes what is already an easy read even more enjoyable and engaging. -- Russell Stannard * Christian Century *A rich volume you’ll want to keep in your library. -- John Farrell * Forbes.com *I thought I knew all I needed to know about these characters—Copernicus, Darwin, Hoyle—who shaped our modern view of the cosmos. Now Owen Gingerich provides new facts and deeper understanding of all three of them. -- Freeman DysonAstronomer-historian Owen Gingerich rebuts the claim made by Stephen Jay Gould that science and religion are ‘non-overlapping magisteria’ with no influence on each other. He does so by carefully analyzing three scientific discoveries whose full significance is only clarified through metascientific assessment. Gingerich’s argument is scholarly, yet the writing is so clear and lively that it is readily accessible. -- The Rev. Dr. John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRSEminent scholar Gingerich shows how religious perspectives have played significant roles in major scientific discoveries and frameworks…This enlightened Christian’s goal is to show that Steven J. Gould’s allegedly non-overtapping magisteria (NOMA), namely science and religion, are actually constantly overlapping…God’s Planet is fascinating in its wealth of information and insights. -- V. V. Raman * Choice *
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James Clarke & Co Ltd Evolutionary Creation
Book SynopsisA new and provocative approach to origins that trancends the traditional 'evolution-versus-creation' debate, and offers a vision of evolution as the unfolding of God's creative power.Trade Review"Having traveled a path himself from atheist to young earth creationist to evolutionary creationist, Denis Lamoureux has thought deeply about the intersection of the truths of the Book of Nature and the Book of the Bible. In this remarkable and courageous analysis, he describes how he has found compelling harmony between these worldviews. Though certain literal interpretations of Genesis are rendered untenable, open-minded believers will emerge with their faith refined in the fire of rigorous but loving intellectual argument." -Francis Collins, Director, Human Genome Project, author of The Language of God (2006) "Here is a book that takes both science and Scripture seriously. In this fascinating guide to Biblical interpretation, Denis Lamoureux argues that the Bible doesn't lie even if the episodes in the first eleven chapters of Genesis never happened. As with a good detective story, it's no fair here to peek at the end without first considering the clues." -Owen Gingerich, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy and History of Science, Harvard University, author of God's Universe (2006) "Denis Lamoureux is a person of faith and of intellectual integrity. His holistic and integrated view of science and Christian theology springs from both his broad academic training and his deeply held evangelical faith. This book is notable for the manner in which it forthrightly and unflinchingly addresses difficult issues at the interface of science and theology. In doing so, it remains faithful to the authority of scripture, the historical testimony of the church, and the observed record of Creation's history. Denis Lamoureux joins an increasingly long list of evangelical scholars who have shown the the divisive 'warfare' of evolution and Christian faith to be without justification." -Keith Miller, Research Assistant Professor of Geology, Kansas State University, editor of Perspectives on an Evolving Creation (2003) "Lamoureux seeks to move the public debate on origins beyond the two simplistic choices of either 'evolution' or 'creation.' His passion for deep Christian faith and commitment to Scripture and integrity in science render his bold and provocative synthesis worthy of consideration." -Randy Isaac, Executive Director, American Scientific Affiliation "What a magnificent understanding of God's creatively sustaining presence reaching far beyond stereotypical received views on evolution and Christianity! This well-informed case, with teeth, defends the compatible and inclusive relationship between revelation and the findings of natural science while exposing false-choice barriers, albeit sincerely erected, between evolution and religious faith." -Thaddeus J. Trenn, President, Canadian Science and Christian Affiliation 'Lamoureux's book reflects years of study in what is a well-argued and insightful book that eschews simplistic answers.' Stephen Lloyd, Origins, No 55, November 2011Table of ContentsList of illustrations; preface; acknowledgments; Introductory Categories; Evolution; Creation; Concordism; Beyond the "Evolution" vs. "Creation" Debate; Young Earth Creation; Progressive Creation; Evolutionary Creation; Deistic Evolution; Dysteleological Evolution; The Creator in a Designed and Evolving Creation; Divine Action; Intelligent Design; The Anthropic Principle; The Ancient Science in the Bible; Introductory Categories; Ancient Geology; Ancient Astronomy; Ancient Biology; The Bible and Science: Beyond Conflict and Concordism; Implications of Ancient Science; Principles of Biblical Interpretation; An Incarnational Approach to Biblical Inerrancy and Infallibility; The Ancient History in Genesis 1-11; Introductory Categories; The Historicity of Genesis 1-11; Genesis 1-11 and History: Beyond Conflict and Concordism; Historiography, Ancient Motifs and Divine Inspiration; Toward the Literary Genre of Genesis 1-11; Were Adam and Noah Historical?; A Christian Approach to Human Evolution; The Manifestation of the Image of God and Human Sin; Suffering and Death in Evolution; The Sin-Death Problem; Coming to Terms with Evolution: A Personal Story; Final Thoughts and Reflections; Credit and Permissions; Appendices; Notes; Glossary; Subject Index; Scripture Index.
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Harvest House Publishers The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith
Book SynopsisWhether you’re looking for answers to your own questions or seeking to explain the scientific evidence to others, The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith is an invaluable apologetic tool that will help you analyze scientific findings in light of the truths found in the Bible.Trade Review“The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith is a rigorous and thorough defense of intelligent design, offering both scientific and philosophical discussions. Well-known scientists provide scientific arguments on the big bang, the origin of life, fine-tuning, fossils, and more. A large part of the book is also devoted to philosophy: why making inferences to a nonmaterial cause is justifiable within science, the relationship between science and faith, overturning historical myths about the church’s attitude toward science, and why a purely materialistic scientific position is self-defeating. Many subjects are covered by multiple authors, each with a different focus. The result is an overwhelming barrage aimed squarely at those who deny that intelligent design is science.”—Ann Gauger, PhD (Zoology), Senior Fellow Discovery Institute“This is a heroic encyclopedic work by some of the world’s top thinkers on the topics of science, faith, and the cosmos, and the God who created them all. If anyone thinks that the study of science and faith should be disparate disciplines, here are more than 656 reasons why they’re wrong. What is clear from this massive volume is that the alignment of science and faith is far closer to parallel than orthogonal, and it spans as far as from east to west across the tangents of science, life, and eternity.”—James Tour, Professor of Chemistry, Computer Science, Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University“The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith is, quite simply, a tour de force whose publication is an event we must understand. The release of this book is a symbol of the decades-old growth, maturity, and rigor of the intelligent design (ID) movement. No longer can people employ dismissive slogans, handwaving, and ad-hominem attacks in response to ID claims. This book demands serious engagement. Filled with highly qualified scholars, detailed and first-rate argumentation, and solid engagement with virtually all the major issues, The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith throws down the gauntlet. If the reader does not agree with the points made within its pages, then let the reader bring forth his or her case. However, if someone ignores this book or simply brushes it aside, that person does so at the price of being intellectually irresponsible.”—JP Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Biola University“This is a fascinating book. Christians who read it—or even a few chapters—will find themselves rejoicing in the amazing consistency between God’s words in the Bible and the most recent scientific discoveries. And any non-Christians who read it will likely be surprised to learn of the remarkable congruence between the Christian faith and numerous scientific findings. I am glad to recommend this book to Christians and non-Christians alike.”—Wayne Grudem, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary“The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith is precisely the type of resource I recommend frequently to students, fellow educators, ministry leaders, and inquisitive laypersons. It has a fantastic breadth of scope, incorporating rigorous philosophical, theological, and scientific knowledge related to the major questions sparked by the intersection of science and faith. The depth of content offered by the contributing scholars is intellectually satisfying yet wonderfully accessible. This versatile book is a welcome addition to my academic and ministry tool kits.”—Melissa Cain Travis, PhD, author of Science and the Mind of the Maker“The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith is an essential reference for your personal library. The most valuable sections are those dealing with intelligent design, with contributions by the stellar specialists in this area—William A. Dembski and Stephen C. Meyer at the head of the list. The issues discussed cover a very wide range and the scholarship is impeccable.”—John Warwick Montgomery, PhD (Chicago), DThéol (Strasbourg, France), LLD (Cardiff, Wales, UK); Professor Emeritus of Law and Humanities, University of Bedfordshire, England; Director, International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism and Human Rights (Strasbourg, France)“This book is a wonderful guide to the range of important issues at the heart of the intersection of science and faith. From artificial intelligence to theistic evolution, the editors have put together a top-rate team who explore the biggest issues being discussed today. If you’re looking for an introductory book that also has some depth, then The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith is for you.”—Sean McDowell, PhD, professor of apologetics, at Biola University; author, coauthor, or editor of 20+ books, including Understanding Intelligent Design“Anyone who desires to make sense of the world around them should read this book and follow the reasoning of these serious thinkers who have grappled with major questions about meaning and life. The existence of objective truth demands that there will be a coherence between the empirical and the theoretical, between facts and meaning. This compilation of essays provides an opportunity to view the world from a Judeo-Christian viewpoint that is both rational and empirically coherent.”—Donald Ewert, who received his PhD in microbiology at the University of Georgia
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Lexington Books Between Science and Religion
Book SynopsisIn exploring the role of Catholic intellectuals in engaging science and technology in the twentieth century, this book initially provides a background context for this evolution by examining the Modernism crisis in the first chapter. In order to unpack the subsequent evolution, Thompson then concentrates in separate chapters on the distinctive contributions of four specific Catholic intellectuals, Jacques Maritain (18821973), Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (18811955), Bernard Lonergan (19041984), and Thomas Merton (19151968). All of these intellectuals experienced some degree of official restraint in their efforts but through their distinctive intellectual trajectories, they contributed to a different engagement of the Church with science and technology. In the final chapters, the book first reviews the changes within the institutional Church in the twentieth century toward science and technology. Finally, it then applies some key ideals of the four intellectuals to anneal and extend John Trade ReviewIn an age of uncertainty about the role of religion in science, Phillip Thompson provides a bright light and a bridge for understanding how these concepts can (and should) coexist. This book will interest anyone with a keen and inquiring mind; it is thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and will undoubtedly become the standard for understanding the intersection of science and faith. -- Aine Donovan, Dartmouth CollegePhillip Thompson has contributed a very important study of four Catholic intellectuals—Jacques Maritain, Teilhard de Chardin, Bernard Lonergan, and Thomas Merton—in an analysis of their efforts to develop a constructive dialogue of theology and science in the period between the Modernist crisis and Vatican II. Animated by John Paul II's efforts to create a new kind of dialogue of 'critical openness' of Catholic theology to modern science and technology, this wide-ranging book both describes these historical engagements, and at the same time offers a valuable framework for further development of this dialogue. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the dialogue of science and religion. -- Phillip R. Sloan, University of Notre DameIn his clear-headed, thoughtful study, Thompson helps us to appreciate the complex dynamic between the Catholic Church and the forces of science. How did the Church move from condemnation to critical dialogue and become a defender of scientific research that is mindful of ethical limits and aware of its social obligations? His is an important contribution to intellectual history, a voice of critical moderation in a field in which extreme rhetoric too often prevails. -- Jean Bethke Elshtain, The Laura Spelman Rockeller Professor of Social and Political Ethics, University of Chicago; author of Just War Against TerrorTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Chapter 1. The Church Enters the Twentieth Century Chapter 4 Chapter 2. Jacques Maritain's Search for Wisdom Chapter 5 Chapter 3. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's Discovery of the Divine in the Universe Chapter 6 Chapter 4. Bernard Lonergan's Cognitive Project Chapter 7 Chapter 5. Thomas Merton's Contemplative Critique Chapter 8 Chapter 6. The Transformative Century Chapter 9 Chapter 7. The Way Forward: Critical Openness
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Lexington Books Neuroscience and Religion
Book SynopsisFor religious persons, the notion of human being is tied inextricably to the notion of God (or the gods) and turns on this question: what is human being? How did we, with our almost infinite capacities for thought, change, and domination, come to be? Imbued with powers far beyond any other animal, humans are too faulty to be considered gods themselves. Yet, the idea of God (or the gods) appears in all distinctive human cultures: it names the other pole of humanit designates a being who realizes perfectly our imperfectly realized nature. With the rise of new sciences come ancient anxieties about how we should define human being. In the nineteenth century, electricity and magnetism fascinated experts and captivated the lay public. In the twenty-first century, advances in neuroscience open up vast new possibilities of mimicking, and perhaps emulating human being. In this book twelve scholars and scientists ask whatif anythingdistinguishes Brain from Mind, and Mind from Self and Soul.Trade ReviewWith the growth in cognitive and neuroscientific study of religion, important questions are beginning to arise. This unique multidisciplinary collection of essays flags numerous issues that scholars will have to tackle for the field to realize its full potential. -- Justin L. Barrett, University of OxfordContributors to this volume plunge headlong into the contested relationship between science and religion to question whether there is, in an age of materialistic neuroscience, any unique reality that constitutes the 'human.' Although their answers are diverse, ranging from attempts to justify 'soul' (and hence religion) to scientific reductions of notions of soul, there is much of interest to be found in their considerations. -- Luther H. Martin, University of VermontTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: Neuroscience and Religion: Brain, Mind, Self, and Soul Chapter 2 Chapter 1. A Conversation on Neuroscience and Religion Chapter 3 Chapter 2. Science, Religion, and Three Shades of Black Boxes Chapter 4 Chapter 3. Neuroscience, Theory of Mind, and the Status of Human-Level Truth Chapter 5 Chapter 4. Downward Causation and Religion Chapter 6 Chapter 5. Rapid Advances in Human Brain-Machine Interfacing: Ethical and Social Implications Chapter 7 Chapter 6. The Neuroscience of Religious Experience: An Introductory Survey Chapter 8 Chapter 7. Actions, Reasons, Neurons, and Causes Chapter 9 Chapter 8. Human Universals and Human Nature Chapter 10 Chapter 9. Religion, Science, and Cognition: Explorations in Pluralistic Integration Chapter 11 Chapter 10. "The Little Divine Machine": The Soul/Body Problem Revisited Chapter 12 Conclusion: Looking Forward: The Question of Brain, Mind, Self, and Soul
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Lexington Books Neuroscience and Religion
Book SynopsisFor religious persons, the notion of human being is tied inextricably to the notion of God (or the gods) and turns on this question: what is human being? How did we, with our almost infinite capacities for thought, change, and domination, come to be? Imbued with powers far beyond any other animal, humans are too faulty to be considered gods themselves. Yet, the idea of God (or the gods) appears in all distinctive human cultures: it names the other pole of human_it designates a being who realizes perfectly our imperfectly realized nature. With the rise of new sciences come ancient anxieties about how we should define human being. In the nineteenth century, electricity and magnetism fascinated experts and captivated the lay public. In the twenty-first century, advances in neuroscience open up vast new possibilities of mimicking, and perhaps emulating human being. In this book twelve scholars and scientists ask what_if anything_distinguishes Brain from Mind, and Mind from Self and Soul.Trade ReviewWith the growth in cognitive and neuroscientific study of religion, important questions are beginning to arise. This unique multidisciplinary collection of essays flags numerous issues that scholars will have to tackle for the field to realize its full potential. -- Justin L. Barrett, University of OxfordContributors to this volume plunge headlong into the contested relationship between science and religion to question whether there is, in an age of materialistic neuroscience, any unique reality that constitutes the 'human.' Although their answers are diverse, ranging from attempts to justify 'soul' (and hence religion) to scientific reductions of notions of soul, there is much of interest to be found in their considerations. -- Luther H. Martin, University of VermontTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: Neuroscience and Religion: Brain, Mind, Self, and Soul Chapter 2 Chapter 1. A Conversation on Neuroscience and Religion Chapter 3 Chapter 2. Science, Religion, and Three Shades of Black Boxes Chapter 4 Chapter 3. Neuroscience, Theory of Mind, and the Status of Human-Level Truth Chapter 5 Chapter 4. Downward Causation and Religion Chapter 6 Chapter 5. Rapid Advances in Human Brain-Machine Interfacing: Ethical and Social Implications Chapter 7 Chapter 6. The Neuroscience of Religious Experience: An Introductory Survey Chapter 8 Chapter 7. Actions, Reasons, Neurons, and Causes Chapter 9 Chapter 8. Human Universals and Human Nature Chapter 10 Chapter 9. Religion, Science, and Cognition: Explorations in Pluralistic Integration Chapter 11 Chapter 10. "The Little Divine Machine": The Soul/Body Problem Revisited Chapter 12 Conclusion: Looking Forward: The Question of Brain, Mind, Self, and Soul
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Lexington Books Religion Science and Democracy
Book SynopsisDespite the increasing popularity of religion and science as an academic discourse, the intersection of science and religion remains a front line in an ongoing culture war. The reasons for this lie in an approach to discourse that closely resembles the model of discourse promoted by John Rawls, in which plural discourse such as between religion and science is based on a foundation of shared beliefs and established facts. This leads to a doctrines and discoveries approach to the relationship of religion and science, which focuses on their respective truth claims in an attempt to find areas of agreement. This framework inherently privileges scientific perspectives, which actually increases conflict between religion and science, and undermines public discourse by inserting absolutes into it. To the extent that the science and religion discourse adopts this approach, it inadvertently increases the conflict between religion and science and limits our ability to address matters of public concern. This book suggests an alternative model for discourse, a disputational friendship, based on the work of Hannah Arendt. This approach recognizes the role that authorities and thus religion and science play in public life, but undermines any attempt to privilege a particular authority, because it promotes the position of the storyteller, who never settles on a single story but always seeks to incorporate many particular stories into her account. A disputational friendship promotes storytelling not by seeking agreement, but by exploring areas of disagreement in order to create the space for more conversations and to generate more stories and additional interpretations. Successful discourse between religion and science is not measured by its ability to determine truth or fact, but by its ability to continually expand the discourse and promote public life and public judgment.Trade ReviewStenmark makes a strong and attractive case for a morally adequate approach to religion and science that recognizes differences while granting greater equality. * Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science *In this innovative essay, Lisa Stenmark tugs us out of the ‘doctrines and discoveries’ approach to religion and science and back to genuine social engagement. Focusing on storytelling, meaning-making, and ‘world-building,’ she envisions a prophetic rather than political (or purely private) role for the science-religion dialogue. Well-argued and persuasive, Stenmark‘s book offers an inspiring vision of a ‘disputational friendship’— learning ‘to stay, and to listen, and to be with each other.’ -- Philip Clayton, Ingraham Professor of Theology, Claremont School of Theology, Author of In Quest of Freedom: The Emergence of Spirit in the Natural WorldThe predominant public and academic discourse about religion and science in recent decades has focused on questions of truth. Lisa Stenmark here argues that this emphasis on ‘doctrines and discoveries’ is misguided, and represents a fundamental misunderstanding of both science and religion. Drawing on the thought of Hannah Arendt and engaging such prominent thinkers as John Rawls, Richard Rorty, Stanley Hauerwas, and Jeffrey Stout, Stenmark’s aim is nothing less than to shift debates about religion and science to what she sees as a more profitable direction, one that recognizes the political dimensions of discourse about concepts of neutrality, authority, and tradition that informs our understanding of both religion and science. Provocative and thought-provoking, Stenmark’s proposed model of 'disputational friendship' deserves attention as a new model of thinking about this most important of issues. -- Gregory R. Peterson, South Dakota State UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One: Religion, Science, and the “Culture Wars” Chapter Two: Science, Neutrality, and Public Life Chapter Three: Authority Chapter Four: The Art of Distinctions Chapter Five: Religion, Science, and Politics Chapter Six: Religion and Science as Social Activities Chapter Seven: Beyond Doctrines and Discoveries Chapter Eight: A Disputational Friendship
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Lexington Books Augustine and Science
Book SynopsisThis collection addresses current controversies about the relationship between science and religion, in which Augustine is appealed to by opposing sides, showing his continuing relevance, as well as the subtlety and complexity of his views. Questions on evolution are especially focused on, and from a variety of perspectives, often with quite different conclusions between the essays. This is truly a conversation about Augustine, science, and religion.Trade ReviewAugustine and Science offers a valuable historical lesson about the reception of Augustine in the longue durée. * Isis *This highly readable collection of essays covers a vast range of topics, as distinguished scholars from various fields bring Augustine's prescient and sometimes surprising views on nature into a dialogue with modern ideas in evolutionary biology, geography, astronomy, cosmogony, field theory, and more. The essays pay close attention to the relevant texts and succeed admirably in showing the enduring importance of Augustine's thought for modern science and for the debate regarding faith and reason. Reading this book deepened my admiration for Augustine's breadth and originality. -- Peter Kalkavage, St. John's CollegeAugustine and Science not only addresses challenging questions regarding Augustine’s views on issues in science or natural philosophy, but also shows how Augustinian ideas and principles are central to some of the key current debates of science and religion. This volume in the series is another testament to Augustine’s lasting legacy. -- Seung-Kee Lee, Drew UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1: General Observations on Scientific Method and Biblical Interpretation Chapter 1: Augustine and the Systematic Theology of Origins Paul L. Allen Chapter 2: Augustine’s View of Creation and Its Modern Reception Andrew Brown Chapter 3: The Doctrine of Creation and Modern Science Wolfhart Pannenberg Chapter 4: The Contemporary Relevance of Augustine’s View of Creation Davis A. Young Chapter 5: The Franciscans and Natural Philosophy in the Thirteenth Century Lawrence Osborn Part 2: Astronomy Chapter 6: Augustine and Astronomy Nicholas Campion Chapter 7: Augustine and the Shape of the Earth C. P. E. Nothaft Part 3: Evolution Chapter 8: Augustine on Evolution, Time and Memory John Caizza Chapter 9: An Augustinian Perspective on Creation and Evolution Rodney D. Holder Chapter 10: Science: Augustinian or Duhemian? Alvin Plantinga Chapter 11: Modern Science and Augustine’s Account of Evil and Suffering Patrick Richmond Chapter 12: Augustine, Evolution, and Scientific Methodology James S. Spiegel
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Rlpg/Galleys Mystical Science and Practical Religion
Book SynopsisMystical Science and Practical Religion examines the religious discourse employed by Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh applied science professionals and students, mainly engineers and Information Technology (IT) workers. Although applied scientists, especially immigrants to the United States, have shown high rates of religiosity, there have been few studies of this subject. Based on interviews with forty-five professionals and students, Cimino finds that although they are from different faiths, these applied scientists share a common discourse that blends religion and science. They each view their religions as the most scientific. Their work and study reshapes how they practice and conceptualize their faiths, though not in the expected directions of secularization and fundamentalism. This book provides a unique look at how the much contested fields of science and religion interact in real life.Trade ReviewThe biggest contribution of this book is to undermine the notion that there is some abstract science and-religion relationship at all. . . .As an illuminating account of the lived experience of religion and science among an understudied population, this book would be a useful and even necessary addition to a university library. * American Journal of Sociology *Sociologists, philosophers, and scientists themselves have struggled with the idea that science is ‘value free’ in its practice yet ‘value laden’ in its effects. Scientists who are also religious believers, it seems, have much less difficulty with this idea because they apply a conceptual framework that circumscribes the value of science for their own lives and for the meaning of life more generally. The striking feature of Richard Cimino’s book is its focus on non-Christian religious scientists, whose faith positions incline them toward mysticism but in ways that only serve to enrich their scientific practice. The book is a welcome corrective to the false science-religion divisions that permeate both popular and academic culture today. -- Steve Fuller, Auguste Comte Chair in Social Epistemology, University of Warwick, author of The IntellectualMystical Science and Practical Religion is well written, provocative, and informative. Cimino’s style is clear and not overly didactic. He analyzes and argues against Weber’s secularization thesis that the increase of science and technology will be deleterious to religion. The book will appeal to specialists in religion and science studies, as well as those interested in the sociology of minority religions in the United States. -- John Caiazza, Rivier UniversityScience and religion have a corrosive relationship, or at least that is a common assumption. Richard Cimino’s research radically disrupts that taken-for-granted assumption. Through in-depth interviews with migrant engineers and IT professionals from three religious traditions, he shows how there is no conflict between religion, applied science, and “the spirit of pragmatism.” While there were cultural differences between Hindu, Muslim and Sikh scientists, the new knowledge class shared a pan-religious-scientific discourse. At the same time, these educated global citizens are transforming their religious traditions in the direction of American religiosity with its emphasis on individualism, spirituality, and practical relevance. Applied scientists thus become the conduits between religious traditions and the host society producing a complex blend between religious orthodoxy and American culture. Cimino provides a valuable contribution to the modern sociology of religion. -- Bryan S. Turner, The City University of New YorkTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: American Muslim Applied Science Professionals and the Spirit of Pragmatism Chapter 2: Rationalized Hinduism and Mystical Science Chapter 3: Sikhism, Science, and the Ethic of Prosperity Chapter 4: A Shared Religion-Science Discourse Conclusion
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Rowman & Littlefield A Case Against Accident and SelfOrganization
Book SynopsisIn this illuminating book, Dean L. Overman uses logical principles and mathematical calculations to answer intriguing questions that have long perplexed biologists and astrophysicists.Trade ReviewOverman's 'brief' finds implausible the claims that life evolved from nonlife by chance and that the conditions for life in the universe are without cause. . . . As clear and straightforward an argument as one can find. * First Things *The author has provided an eminently readable and interesting book. -- Glenn Wyper * Reformed Review, Fall 98, Vo. 52 N0. 1 *The writing is very clear, with hierarchic organization of numbered sections and subsections. Overman writes for the intelligent layperson, making this fine presentation of the argument for Design accessible to a wide audience. -- Charles E. Chaffey, Universtiy of Toronto * Book Reviews, March 99 *Overman's Brilliant book A Case Against Accident and Self-Organization will demonstrate to any reader that the universe we know could hardly have arisen by chance. * The American Enterprise *For entertainment, Mr. Overman likes to ponder the origins of life on Earth, the mysteries of quantum mechanics and the nuances of particle physics. His mastery of these fields has earned him the respect and admiration of scholars from Cambridge to Harvard. -- Mona Charen * The Washington Times *A valuable contribution to the discussion about the relationship between natural science and theology. -- Wolfhart Pannenberg, University of Munich...impressive work. * Philosophia Christi *
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers No Free Lunch Why Specified Complexity Cannot be
Book SynopsisThe evolutionary algorithms of the No Free Lunch Theory support modern beliefs introduced by Darwin and criticize Dembski's stance in his earlier work. In "No Free Lunch" Dembski addresses and refutes such claims and defends that life must be the product of intelligent design.Trade ReviewIn No Free Lunch, William Dembski gives the most profound challenge to the Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution since this theory was first formulated in the 1930s. I differ from Dembski on some points, mainly in ways which strengthen his conclusion. -- Frank J. Tipler, professor of mathematical physics, Tulane University; coauthor of The Anthropic Cosmological Principle; and author of The PhysicIn this book, William Dembski takes his statistical work on inferring design and translates it into an information-theoretic apparatus relevant to understanding biological fitness. In doing so, he has brought his argument for intelligent design into a domain that overlaps current work in evolutionary biology. As I see it, this is a landmark for intelligent design theory because, for the first time, it makes it possible to objectively evaluate the claims of evolutionary biology and intelligent design on common ground. -- Martin Poenie, associate professor of biology, University of Texas at AustinDembski lays the foundations for a research project aimed at answering one of the most fundamental scientific questions of our time: What is the maximal specified complexity that can be reasonably expected to emerge (in a given time frame) with and without various design assumptions? -- Moshe Koppel, professor of mathematics, Bar-llan University, IsraelThis sequel to The Design Inference further enhances the credibility of Intelligent Design as a sound research program. Through solid historical and philosophical arguments, Dembski succeeds in showing how specified complexity reliably detects design. His critique of Darwinian and other naturalistic accounts of evolution is built on a set of powerful and lucid arguments; his formulation of an alternative to these accounts is simply compelling. -- Muzaffar Iqbal, author of Islam and Science and founder-president of the Center for Islam and Science (CIS)The valid philosophical arguments and historical examples make the study really agreeable to a large audience. * Auss *I disagree strongly with the position taken by William Dembski. But I do think that he argues strongly and that those of us who do not accept his conclusions should read his book and form our own opinions and counterarguments. He should not be ignored. -- Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State UniversityNo Free Lunch is written for scholars and is filled with equations and careful technical definitions. Much of the text, however, is accessible for a broad audience and the book should prove useful to anyone wishing to explore the degree to which intelligent design can be formulated in a mathematically rigorous way. * Research News and Opportunities In Science and Theology *One of the best books available about ID. * Journal of Scientific Exploration *Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Illustrations Part 2 Preface Part 3 The Third Mode of Explanation Chapter 4 Necessity, Chance, and Design Chapter 5 Rehabilitating Design Chapter 6 The Complexity-Specification Criterion Chapter 7 Specification Chapter 8 Probabilistic Resources Chapter 9 False Negatives and False Positives Chapter 10 Why the Criterion Works Chapter 11 The Darwinian Challenge to Design Chapter 12 The Constraning of Contingency Chapter 13 The Darwinian Extrapolation Part 14 Another Way to Detect Design? Chapter 15 Fisher's Approach to Eliminating Chance Chapter 16 Generalizing Fisher's Approach Chapter 17 Case Study: Nicholas Caputo Chapter 18 Case Study: The Comprehensibility of Bit Strings Chapter 19 Detachability Chapter 20 Sweeping the Field of Chance Hypotheses Chapter 21 Justifying the Generalization Chapter 22 The Inflation of Probabilistic Resources Chapter 23 Design by Comparison Chapter 24 Design by Elimination Part 25 Specified Complexity as Information Chapter 26 Information Chapter 27 Syntactic, Statistical, and Algorithmic Information Chapter 28 Information in Context Chapter 29 Conceptual and Physical Information Chapter 30 Complex Specified Information Chapter 31 Semantic Information Chapter 32 Biological Information Chapter 33 The Origin of Comlex Specified Information Chapter 34 The Law of Conservation of Information Chapter 35 A Fourth Law of Thermodynamics? Part 36 Evolutionary Algorithms Chapter 37 METHINKS IT IS LIKE A WEASEL Chapter 38 Optimization Chapter 39 Statement of the Problem Chapter 40 Choosing the Right Fitness Function Chapter 41 Blind Search Chapter 42 The No Free Lunch Theorems Chapter 43 The Displacement Problem Chapter 44 Darwinian Evolution in Nature Chapter 45 Following the Information Trail Chapter 46 Coevolving Fitness Landscapes Part 47 The Emergence of Irreducibly Complex Systems Chapter 48 The Casual Specificity Problem Chapter 49 The Challenge of Irreducible Complexity Chapter 50 Scaffolding and Roman Arches Chapter 51 Co-optation, Patchwork, and Bricolage Chapter 52 Incremental Indispensability Chapter 53 Reducible Complexity Chapter 54 Miscellaneous Objections Chapter 55 The Logic of Invariants Chapter 56 Fine-Tuning Irreducible Complexity Chapter 57 Doing the Calculation Part 58 Design as a Scientific Research Program Chapter 59 Outline of a Positive Research Program Chapter 60 The Pattern of Evolution Chapter 61 The Incompleteness of Natural Laws Chapter 62 Does Specified Complexity Have a Mechanism? Chapter 63 The Nature of Nature Chapter 64 Must All Design in Nature Be Front-Loaded? Chapter 65 Embodied and Unembodied Designers Chapter 66 Who Designed the Designer? Chapter 67 Testability Chapter 68 Magic, Mechanism, and Design Part 69 Index
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Science of God Truth in the Age of Science
Book SynopsisIs theology responsible to tradition or new insight? Institutional church or humanity at large? Spiritual or everyday existence? Revelation or scientific findings? In his new bookScience of God:Truth in the Age of Science, Kevin Sharpe proposes a method for doing theology which does not divorce it from the practical applications of science. Not only does this work establish that theology ought to be empirical in what it says about the world and God''s relationship to it, but it also outlines a clear method for doing this. Science and theology can each share the same empirical method: when each attempts a description of any part of reality, it is relying on its own essential assumptions, or lens. When applied to theology, the method assumes the existence of God and then seeks the nature of God using falsifiable and verifiable techniques. Starting with the sciences that examine happinessparticularly biology, genetics, psychology, and social psychologyScience of God seeks to understand the spiritual nature of humans and, through it, the nature of God.Trade ReviewKevin Sharpe is a research-level scientist and a trained theologian. His dual nature shines through with much sparkle and insight in his new book, Science of God. Everyone interested in the science-religion relationship must read this book. -- Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State UniversityFor anyone seriously interested in this relationship [theology and science], this work will be thought-provoking. Summing Up: Recommended. * CHOICE *The book explores this new vista in plain language accessible to the nonexpert.... Kevin Sharpe extends and refines his long-standing effort to bridge the gap between science and theology. * Journal of Religion, January 2009 *Clear your calendar and give your attention to Kevin Sharpe’s new book. To say that it is the book of the year may be an understatement. He is impatient with theology and particularly with its ways of interacting with the sciences. His discussion is polemical, combining candor of critique with courtesy of spirit—but it is also constructive. He deals with fundamental issues and offers proposals that are foundational. This book should engage both theologians and scientists for years to come. -- Philip Hefner, Professor of Theology Emeritus, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Editor-in-Chief,Zygon: Journal of Religion and ScienceTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface. A Failure of Science and Religion Chapter 2 Chapter 1. God the Mystery: The Rising Question on Method Chapter 3 Chapter 2. God the Outcast: Model Making Chapter 4 Chapter 3. God Removed: Challenges from an Extreme Chapter 5 Chapter 4. 'God' Required: Why the Scientific Method for Theology Chapter 6 Chapter 5. 'God' Constructed, Yet God Real: Help from Philosophy of Science Chapter 7 Chapter 6. 'God' the Lens: Key-Theology as Science Chapter 8 Chapter 7. God Ignored: Contemporary Scholars Fail Chapter 9 Chapter 8. God Acknowledged: Refashioned Theory Chapter 10 Postscript
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Edens Garden
Book SynopsisThe time is ripe for a robust discussion of human nature. In Eden''s Garden: Rethinking Sin and Evil in an Era of Scientific Promise, Richard Coleman examines the notion of sin in a contemporary world that values scientific and nonreligious modes of thought regarding human behavior. This work is not an anti-science polemic, but rather an argument to show how sin and evil can make sense to the nonreligious mind, and how it is valuable to make sense of such phenomena. The author reconceptualizes sin and evil as ''indelible pieces of our evolutionary history'' preventing them from being ostracized as ''too religious, without substance, mired in the past.'' Coleman redeems theology for what it can offer to the understanding of sin and evil while embracing and respecting what science can offer to further the common good. Examining themes in religion, philosophy, and theology, it is ideal for use in the numerous courses that move across these disciplines.Trade Review[Coleman] points out that Adam and Eve must have already had some capacity to make good or bad decisions, else the snake's offer would be futile. Sin, then, is the deliberate transgressing of boundaries set for us…As we make the world in our own image with the tools of science, Coleman holds that we have a duty to individually and corporately guard these limits. My summary cannot do justice to his profound argument, so I would recommend this book to anyone who desires to better understand that duty. * Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith *Can the subjects of sin and evil be taken seriously in the world of science as Reinhold Niebuhr made them credible in the world of politics? Richard Coleman, knowledgeable in both scientific and theological disciplines, makes a persuasive case for such in this fascinating work. Thus the author continues and extends Niebuhrian sobriety about the human condition into today's new frontiers of thought and experiment. Here is a fresh approach to the issues of religion and science that deserves a wide hearing. -- Gabriel Fackre, Abbot Professor of Christian Theology Emeritus, Andover Newton Theological SchoolTable of ContentsPart 1 Introduction: The Swirl of Intellectual Ideas Part 2 Part I: Science's Coming of Age Story Chapter 3 Chapter 1: Knowledge Too Powerful to Be Ignored: The Good and Noble Scientist Chapter 4 Chapter 2: Knowledge Too Good Not to Be Exploited: The Compromised Scientist Part 5 Part II: The New Occasion for an Original Temptation Chapter 6 Chapter 3: Sin of the Common Variety: Distinguishing Sin from Evil, and Sin from Sins Chapter 7 Chapter 4: Sin Uniquely Christian: A Fresh Interpretation of "The Fall" Chapter 8 Chapter 5: Sin's Geneology: The Emergence of Sin Chapter 9 Chapter 6: Science as the New Occasion for Sin: When Humans Overreach Part 10 Part III: Science and Theology in Counterbalance Chapter 11 Chapter 7: Can We Trust Ourselves?: So Much Depends on How We Answer Part 12 Bibliography Part 13 Index Part 14 About the Author
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Troubled Waters Religion Ethics and the Global
Book SynopsisTroubled Waters provides readers with an appreciation of the central role of religious meanings and ritual practices surrounding water, arriving at creative new ways to approach the growing water crisis worldwide.Trade ReviewGary Chamberlain’s information and analysis is unique and will make an important contribution to the primacy of water in religious traditions and the ethical requirements for a just and adequate distribution. -- Russell Butkus, University of PortlandGary Chamberlain presents an interdisciplinary tour de force through the rising tide of water issues affecting all areas of life and global society. Written to effect major changes in how humans view, value, and treat this life-giving source, the book combines scholarship on world religions, history, hydrology, cosmology, social science, politics, and ethics in the service of water's restoration and democratic distribution. Like the water on which he creatively focuses, the book is an invaluable resource on many fronts. -- Celeste Rossmiller, Regis University, DenverTroubled Waters is a useful survey of different religious traditions' perspectives on the meaning and use of water. Gary Chamberlain makes an important contribution from a religious perspective to developing a new water ethos. -- David McCloskey, president, Cascadia Institute; Seattle UniversityAfter reading Chamberlain's book I'm not going to look at my early morning glass of water without more profound reverence and thanksgiving. This book demonstrates clearly that cultural and religious dimensions rather than economic and technocratic perspectives must shape any future realistic management of our earth's precious water resources if we are to survive. -- Peter J. Henriot, S.J., Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection, Lusaka, AfricaGiven the present threats to fresh water from anthropogenic climate change, Chamberlain's book is timely. -- Michael S. Northcott, University of EdinboroughGrounded in both thorough scientific knowledge and a profound caring for nature and people, the breadth of Gary Chamberlain's approaches to the question of water is breathtaking. Even more remarkable is his success in weaving all of these diverse perspectives—religion, history, science, culture, ethics and justice—into a coherent, compelling story that both inspires and calls us to action. In this critical time, we are in such need of engaging works like this that unite rather than divide the disciplines as we work to save ourselves, our fellow creatures, and the living, essential waters that we share. -- Trileigh Tucker, associate professor of environmental studies, Seattle UniversityIn Troubled Waters , he exposes the problems surrounding water pollution, misuse, and scarcity that pose challenges no less pressing than those associated with global warming, and that are indeed no less difficult to resolve. -- Christian Diehm, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point * Journal for Peace & Justice Studies *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Water in Indigenous and Asian Traditions Chapter 2 Water in Abrahamic, Western Traditions Chapter 3 Water: a Biography Chapter 4 Water and the Human Cycle Chapter 5 A Tenuous Relationship: Human Need and Water Resources Chapter 6 Water Management: Privatization, Problems, and Resistance Chapter 7 Rights to Water and a New Water Ethic Chapter 8 "I Like Fountain Flow": Religion Revisited Chapter 9 Where Do We Go from Here?
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Troubled Waters Religion Ethics and the Global
Book SynopsisTroubled Waters provides readers with an appreciation of the central role of religious meanings and ritual practices surrounding water, arriving at creative new ways to approach the growing water crisis worldwide.Trade ReviewGary Chamberlain’s information and analysis is unique and will make an important contribution to the primacy of water in religious traditions and the ethical requirements for a just and adequate distribution. -- Russell Butkus, University of PortlandGary Chamberlain presents an interdisciplinary tour de force through the rising tide of water issues affecting all areas of life and global society. Written to effect major changes in how humans view, value, and treat this life-giving source, the book combines scholarship on world religions, history, hydrology, cosmology, social science, politics, and ethics in the service of water's restoration and democratic distribution. Like the water on which he creatively focuses, the book is an invaluable resource on many fronts. -- Celeste Rossmiller, Regis University, DenverTroubled Waters is a useful survey of different religious traditions' perspectives on the meaning and use of water. Gary Chamberlain makes an important contribution from a religious perspective to developing a new water ethos. -- David McCloskey, president, Cascadia Institute; Seattle UniversityAfter reading Chamberlain's book I'm not going to look at my early morning glass of water without more profound reverence and thanksgiving. This book demonstrates clearly that cultural and religious dimensions rather than economic and technocratic perspectives must shape any future realistic management of our earth's precious water resources if we are to survive. -- Peter J. Henriot, S.J., Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection, Lusaka, AfricaGiven the present threats to fresh water from anthropogenic climate change, Chamberlain's book is timely. -- Michael S. Northcott, University of EdinboroughGrounded in both thorough scientific knowledge and a profound caring for nature and people, the breadth of Gary Chamberlain's approaches to the question of water is breathtaking. Even more remarkable is his success in weaving all of these diverse perspectives—religion, history, science, culture, ethics and justice—into a coherent, compelling story that both inspires and calls us to action. In this critical time, we are in such need of engaging works like this that unite rather than divide the disciplines as we work to save ourselves, our fellow creatures, and the living, essential waters that we share. -- Trileigh Tucker, associate professor of environmental studies, Seattle UniversityIn Troubled Waters , he exposes the problems surrounding water pollution, misuse, and scarcity that pose challenges no less pressing than those associated with global warming, and that are indeed no less difficult to resolve. -- Christian Diehm, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point * Journal for Peace & Justice Studies *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Water in Indigenous and Asian Traditions Chapter 2 Water in Abrahamic, Western Traditions Chapter 3 Water: a Biography Chapter 4 Water and the Human Cycle Chapter 5 A Tenuous Relationship: Human Need and Water Resources Chapter 6 Water Management: Privatization, Problems, and Resistance Chapter 7 Rights to Water and a New Water Ethic Chapter 8 "I Like Fountain Flow": Religion Revisited Chapter 9 Where Do We Go from Here?
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers No Free Lunch Why Specified Complexity Cannot Be
Book SynopsisDarwin''s greatest accomplishment was to show how life might be explained as the result of natural selection. But does Darwin''s theory mean that life was unintended? William A. Dembski argues that it does not. In this book Dembski extends his theory of intelligent design. Building on his earlier work in The Design Inference (Cambridge, 1998), he defends that life must be the product of intelligent design. Critics of Dembski''s work have argued that evolutionary algorithms show that life can be explained apart from intelligence. But by employing powerful recent results from the No Free Lunch Theory, Dembski addresses and decisively refutes such claims. As the leading proponent of intelligent design, Dembski reveals a designer capable of originating the complexity and specificity found throughout the cosmos. Scientists and theologians alike will find this book of interest as it brings the question of creation firmly into the realm of scientific debate.Trade ReviewIn No Free Lunch, William Dembski gives the most profound challenge to the Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution since this theory was first formulated in the 1930s. I differ from Dembski on some points, mainly in ways which strengthen his conclusion. -- Frank J. Tipler, professor of mathematical physics, Tulane University; coauthor of The Anthropic Cosmological Principle; and author of The PhysicIn this book, William Dembski takes his statistical work on inferring design and translates it into an information-theoretic apparatus relevant to understanding biological fitness. In doing so, he has brought his argument for intelligent design into a domain that overlaps current work in evolutionary biology. As I see it, this is a landmark for intelligent design theory because, for the first time, it makes it possible to objectively evaluate the claims of evolutionary biology and intelligent design on common ground. -- Martin Poenie, associate professor of biology, University of Texas at AustinDembski lays the foundations for a research project aimed at answering one of the most fundamental scientific questions of our time: What is the maximal specified complexity that can be reasonably expected to emerge (in a given time frame) with and without various design assumptions? -- Moshe Koppel, professor of mathematics, Bar-llan University, IsraelThis sequel to The Design Inference further enhances the credibility of Intelligent Design as a sound research program. Through solid historical and philosophical arguments, Dembski succeeds in showing how specified complexity reliably detects design. His critique of Darwinian and other naturalistic accounts of evolution is built on a set of powerful and lucid arguments; his formulation of an alternative to these accounts is simply compelling. -- Muzaffar Iqbal, author of Islam and Science and founder-president of the Center for Islam and Science (CIS)The valid philosophical arguments and historical examples make the study really agreeable to a large audience. * Auss *I disagree strongly with the position taken by William Dembski. But I do think that he argues strongly and that those of us who do not accept his conclusions should read his book and form our own opinions and counterarguments. He should not be ignored. -- Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State UniversityNo Free Lunch is written for scholars and is filled with equations and careful technical definitions. Much of the text, however, is accessible for a broad audience and the book should prove useful to anyone wishing to explore the degree to which intelligent design can be formulated in a mathematically rigorous way. * Research News and Opportunities In Science and Theology *One of the best books available about ID. * Journal of Scientific Exploration *Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Illustrations Part 2 Preface Part 3 The Third Mode of Explanation Chapter 4 Necessity, Chance, and Design Chapter 5 Rehabilitating Design Chapter 6 The Complexity-Specification Criterion Chapter 7 Specification Chapter 8 Probabilistic Resources Chapter 9 False Negatives and False Positives Chapter 10 Why the Criterion Works Chapter 11 The Darwinian Challenge to Design Chapter 12 The Constraning of Contingency Chapter 13 The Darwinian Extrapolation Part 14 Another Way to Detect Design? Chapter 15 Fisher's Approach to Eliminating Chance Chapter 16 Generalizing Fisher's Approach Chapter 17 Case Study: Nicholas Caputo Chapter 18 Case Study: The Comprehensibility of Bit Strings Chapter 19 Detachability Chapter 20 Sweeping the Field of Chance Hypotheses Chapter 21 Justifying the Generalization Chapter 22 The Inflation of Probabilistic Resources Chapter 23 Design by Comparison Chapter 24 Design by Elimination Part 25 Specified Complexity as Information Chapter 26 Information Chapter 27 Syntactic, Statistical, and Algorithmic Information Chapter 28 Information in Context Chapter 29 Conceptual and Physical Information Chapter 30 Complex Specified Information Chapter 31 Semantic Information Chapter 32 Biological Information Chapter 33 The Origin of Comlex Specified Information Chapter 34 The Law of Conservation of Information Chapter 35 A Fourth Law of Thermodynamics? Part 36 Evolutionary Algorithms Chapter 37 METHINKS IT IS LIKE A WEASEL Chapter 38 Optimization Chapter 39 Statement of the Problem Chapter 40 Choosing the Right Fitness Function Chapter 41 Blind Search Chapter 42 The No Free Lunch Theorems Chapter 43 The Displacement Problem Chapter 44 Darwinian Evolution in Nature Chapter 45 Following the Information Trail Chapter 46 Coevolving Fitness Landscapes Part 47 The Emergence of Irreducibly Complex Systems Chapter 48 The Casual Specificity Problem Chapter 49 The Challenge of Irreducible Complexity Chapter 50 Scaffolding and Roman Arches Chapter 51 Co-optation, Patchwork, and Bricolage Chapter 52 Incremental Indispensability Chapter 53 Reducible Complexity Chapter 54 Miscellaneous Objections Chapter 55 The Logic of Invariants Chapter 56 Fine-Tuning Irreducible Complexity Chapter 57 Doing the Calculation Part 58 Design as a Scientific Research Program Chapter 59 Outline of a Positive Research Program Chapter 60 The Pattern of Evolution Chapter 61 The Incompleteness of Natural Laws Chapter 62 Does Specified Complexity Have a Mechanism? Chapter 63 The Nature of Nature Chapter 64 Must All Design in Nature Be Front-Loaded? Chapter 65 Embodied and Unembodied Designers Chapter 66 Who Designed the Designer? Chapter 67 Testability Chapter 68 Magic, Mechanism, and Design Part 69 Index
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers The God Hypothesis
Book SynopsisThe God Hypothesis seeks to reverse the profound misunderstanding that science has disproved the existence of God. The book does this by showing how the latest scientific evidence points in precisely the opposite direction. Drawing on the fairy tale of Goldilocks and The Three Bears, Michael A. Corey believes that the just right conditions that created life on earth provide overwhelming evidence of an Intelligent Designer at work. Explaining the religious ramifications of modern science in a common-sense style, Corey''s compelling case for the existence of God will inspire readers to the larger meaning of life.Trade ReviewCorey's treatment of the anthropic principle does provide an excellent insight into how the anthropic principle can be fashioned into an effective apologetic for the traditional Judeo-Christian notion of a creator. * Research News and Opportunities In Science and Technology *An enthusiastic defense of the anthropic principle as an argument of the existence of God. * Science and Theology News *Michael Corey has clearly made an enormous effort in producing his book. It is almost encyclopedic in its mining of the discussion of what's become known as 'fine-tuning.' * Reports Of The National Center For Science Education *The God Hypothesis . . . is excellent! M. A. Corey has done tremendous research. His argument is clear and convincing, [and] his clear and lively writing style makes the most complex scientific material within the range of an educated reader who is willing to think a bit. I hope [the] book is widely read. It will not convince the die-hards (nothing will) but will nourish many people like myself. As always with Corey's writings, his ideas are full of surprises and insights. It is 'guaranteed' that the reader of this book will come away with ideas and insights s/he did not have before. -- John A. Sanford, Jungian analyst; author of The Kingdom WithinTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Self-Organization and Our "Just Right" Universe Chapter 4 The God of the Philosophers Chapter 5 A Brief History of Our Goldilocks Universe Chapter 6 The Universe According to Murphy's Law Chapter 7 Goldilocks and the Anthropic Principle Chapter 8 Humanity's Role in Our "Just Right" Cosmos Chapter 9 Science and the Design Argument Chapter 10 The Scientific Evidence for Intelligent Design Chapter 11 More Evidence of Design Chapter 12 Is It All a Coincidence? Chapter 13 Other Explanations for the Goldilocks Effect Chapter 14 Scientific Proof for a "Just Right" Designer Chapter 15 Modern Science and the Nature of God Chapter 16 Miracles Chapter 17 God and the Modern Scientific Method Chapter 18 Hope for the Future Chapter 19 Glossary Chapter 20 Bibliography Chapter 21 Index
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers BuddhistChristian Dialogue in an Age of Science
Book SynopsisBuddhist/Christian dialogue has rarely touched on its interaction with science, yet its importance has immense implications. Buddhist-Christian Dialogue in an Age of Science offers a fresh and exciting view on the ideas, themes, and people engaged in the three-way dialogue between Christianity, Buddhism and the natural sciences. Ingram''s comprehensive yet accessible scholarship is uniquely solid in both religion and science, and has the gift of making complex theories understandable. Providing these three different perspectives will be useful for anyone interested in the relationship between religion and science.Trade ReviewThe dialogue between science and religion and the dialogue between religious traditions have usually been carried out independently. In this remarkable and clearly written volume Ingram has shown the value of combining them. He has compared a variety of Christian and Buddhist authors in their responses to a range of scientific theories—from cosmology and quantum physics to evolutionary biology and neuroscience—and indicates how people in both religious traditions can gain insights from each other, despite their difference and sometimes because of them. -- Ian G. Barbour, Carleton CollegeBuddhist-Christian Dialogue in an Age of Science sets up a triangular relation between Christianity, Buddhism and contemporary natural science that has not been, to my knowledge, attempted by most other scholars. This survey of views from different perspectives is quite useful, especially for undergraduate courses in religion and science where students need exposure to a wide variety of viewpoints, if only to dispel their personal misconceptions about the appropriate relationship between religion and science. -- Joseph Bracken, S.J., Xavier UniversityIn this compelling account of modern natural science, Buddhist thought, and Christian theology in conversation and confrontation, Paul Ingram shows why it is not enough to be conversant in any one of these three areas to be a competent seeker of either religious path or of scientific knowledge, at least not if one wants to actually live in this world of multiple faiths and truths. Carefully researched, insightfully rendered, and eminently readable, Ingram takes one on an intellectual voyage that is at once far-reaching and close to the heart. -- Mark Unno, University of OregonI strongly commend Paul Ingram for bringing this topic into the discussion. Buddhist/Christian dialogue has rarely touched on it: yet science is of extreme importance in our world, and its importance has immense religious implications. -- John B. Cobb, Jr., Claremont Graduate UniversityEnvisioning a tripartite dialogue between Christians and Buddhists and scientists helps to raise the level of the discussion above the polemical and to focus on the issues involved: the limits of science, the contributions of religion to science, and the techniques and skills needed for any kind of a substantive dialogue, whether religious, scientific, or scientific-religious. Buddhist-Christian Dialogue in an Age of Science presents a fresh, exciting new view. -- Terry Muck, Asbury Theological SeminaryIngram brings together a wealth of information on the three subjects of most interest to the layman in the dialogue of religion and science—cosmology, evolutionary theory, and neuroscience—thoughtfully examining their significance not only for Christianity but for Buddhism as well. Ingram is one of very few people with the breadth of knowledge to do what he does so ably in this volume. -- Sallie King, James Madison UniversityA most insightful study. Summing Up: Recommended. -- . * CHOICE, March 2008 *The book opens a new front in Buddhist-Christian dialogue and does so in a way that is richly informative with respect both to contemporary science and to the existing dialogue of both Christians and Buddhists with it. If participants in the dialogue respond, this will prove to be not just an interesting book, but one that plays an important historical role. * Theology and Science, August 2008 *Ingram explores significant ways in which religious worldviews can contribute to the development of the natural sciences. This is a useful resource for fruitful dialogue. * Journal of Ecumenical Studies, Winter 2010 *Table of ContentsChapter 1 A Common Cosmology Chapter 2 Models of Buddhist-Christian Dialogue With the Natural Sciences Chapter 3 The Challenge of Contemporary Cosmology Chapter 4 Christian and Buddhist Responses to Evolutionary Biology Chapter 5 Buddhist-Christian Dialogue With the Cognitive Sciences Chapter 6 The Structure of Buddhist-Christian-Science Dialogue
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers BuddhistChristian Dialogue in an Age of Science
Book SynopsisBuddhist/Christian dialogue has rarely touched on its interaction with science, yet its importance has immense implications. Buddhist-Christian Dialogue in an Age of Science offers a fresh and exciting view on the ideas, themes, and people engaged in the three-way dialogue between Christianity, Buddhism and the natural sciences. Ingram''s comprehensive yet accessible scholarship is uniquely solid in both religion and science, and has the gift of making complex theories understandable. Providing these three different perspectives will be useful for anyone interested in the relationship between religion and science.Trade ReviewThe dialogue between science and religion and the dialogue between religious traditions have usually been carried out independently. In this remarkable and clearly written volume Ingram has shown the value of combining them. He has compared a variety of Christian and Buddhist authors in their responses to a range of scientific theories—from cosmology and quantum physics to evolutionary biology and neuroscience—and indicates how people in both religious traditions can gain insights from each other, despite their difference and sometimes because of them. -- Ian G. Barbour, Carleton CollegeBuddhist-Christian Dialogue in an Age of Science sets up a triangular relation between Christianity, Buddhism and contemporary natural science that has not been, to my knowledge, attempted by most other scholars. This survey of views from different perspectives is quite useful, especially for undergraduate courses in religion and science where students need exposure to a wide variety of viewpoints, if only to dispel their personal misconceptions about the appropriate relationship between religion and science. -- Joseph Bracken, S.J., Xavier UniversityIn this compelling account of modern natural science, Buddhist thought, and Christian theology in conversation and confrontation, Paul Ingram shows why it is not enough to be conversant in any one of these three areas to be a competent seeker of either religious path or of scientific knowledge, at least not if one wants to actually live in this world of multiple faiths and truths. Carefully researched, insightfully rendered, and eminently readable, Ingram takes one on an intellectual voyage that is at once far-reaching and close to the heart. -- Mark Unno, University of OregonI strongly commend Paul Ingram for bringing this topic into the discussion. Buddhist/Christian dialogue has rarely touched on it: yet science is of extreme importance in our world, and its importance has immense religious implications. -- John B. Cobb, Jr., Claremont Graduate UniversityEnvisioning a tripartite dialogue between Christians and Buddhists and scientists helps to raise the level of the discussion above the polemical and to focus on the issues involved: the limits of science, the contributions of religion to science, and the techniques and skills needed for any kind of a substantive dialogue, whether religious, scientific, or scientific-religious. Buddhist-Christian Dialogue in an Age of Science presents a fresh, exciting new view. -- Terry Muck, Asbury Theological SeminaryIngram brings together a wealth of information on the three subjects of most interest to the layman in the dialogue of religion and science—cosmology, evolutionary theory, and neuroscience—thoughtfully examining their significance not only for Christianity but for Buddhism as well. Ingram is one of very few people with the breadth of knowledge to do what he does so ably in this volume. -- Sallie King, James Madison UniversityA most insightful study. Summing Up: Recommended. -- . * CHOICE, March 2008 *The book opens a new front in Buddhist-Christian dialogue and does so in a way that is richly informative with respect both to contemporary science and to the existing dialogue of both Christians and Buddhists with it. If participants in the dialogue respond, this will prove to be not just an interesting book, but one that plays an important historical role. * Theology and Science, August 2008 *Ingram explores significant ways in which religious worldviews can contribute to the development of the natural sciences. This is a useful resource for fruitful dialogue. * Journal of Ecumenical Studies, Winter 2010 *Table of ContentsChapter 1 A Common Cosmology Chapter 2 Models of Buddhist-Christian Dialogue With the Natural Sciences Chapter 3 The Challenge of Contemporary Cosmology Chapter 4 Christian and Buddhist Responses to Evolutionary Biology Chapter 5 Buddhist-Christian Dialogue With the Cognitive Sciences Chapter 6 The Structure of Buddhist-Christian-Science Dialogue
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Sacred Cells Why Christians Should Support Stem
Book SynopsisUnknown to most outside observers, from the earliest days of embryonic stem cell research through today''s latest developments, Christian theologians have been actively involved with leading laboratory research scientists to determine the ethical implications of stem cell research. And contrary to popular expectation, these Christians have been courageously advocating in favor of research. Three of these dynamic theologians tell their story in Sacred Cells? Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research. Sacred Cells? takes readers through the twists and turns of stem cell development, providing a brief history of the science and an overview of the competing ethical frameworks people use in approaching the heated debate. Each new scientific advance, from the cloning of Dolly the sheep to the use of engineered cells in humans, had to be carefully considered before proceeding. Rejecting the widely held belief that the ethics of stem cell research turn on the moral status of the embryo, the authors carefully weigh a diversity of ethical problems. Ultimately, they embrace stem cell research and the prospect of increased health and well being it offers.Trade ReviewSacred Cells? is a well crafted book about whether stem cell research is ethically, as well as socially and politically, acceptable by people of faith. The authors know the science and practices involved and report them in an engaging narrative. The authors bring clarity, precision, and depth to the subject, seeking to convince the reader by their multidimensional discussion, not by demeaning other beliefs or opinions. A wonderful book. -- Francisco J. Ayala, University of California, IrvineSacred Cells? shows that it is not only possible but plausible to articulate a religious framework in which embryonic stem cell research is not just ethically tolerable but ethically right. In plain, readable prose, the authors take us through the history of the work that produced the prospect of embryonic stem cell research and show us why the arguments advanced against this research, on ethical grounds, fail. They also remind us that ethics, as often as not, is quite capable of keeping pace with the latest scientific breakthroughs. -- Arthur Caplan, Director, Center for Bioethics, University of PennsylvaniaAll of us who have labored to find the paths of wisdom informed by both faith and science can welcome this contribution to the discussion of stem cells. Sensitivity to a wide variety of theological and philosophical traditions is one of the strengths of this book. -- Robert Roger Lebel, Chief of Medical Genetics, SUNY Upstate Medical CenterThis is a thoughtful, insightful work that may not change many minds but will give much pause for thought. Highly recommended. * CHOICE, Jan. 2009 *Their grasp of current scientific issues is impressive . . . If this book leads to discussion on such matters as: What is sacred? To whom does dignity apply? How important is good health? it will have served a very useful role in bioethical and theological debate. * Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, December 2009 *Peters, Lebacqz, and Bennett take the best approach I have yet seen in interpreting the forces at work in white-hot debate surrounding stem cell research, and give a lucid analysis of the central issue—namely, the conflict of the new science and religious dogma. The unique background of the authors, their demonstrated intimate understanding of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic belief systems, and their clear style make Sacred Cells? an engaging and likely enduring work. -- Michael West, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Advanced Cell Technology; University of California, BerkeleySacred Cells? takes readers through the issues of stem-cell development with both a brief history of the science and an overview of the competing ethical frameworks in the debate. * St. Anthony Messenger *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: The Ethical Pre-History of Stem Cells Chapter 2: From Science to Ethics in a Flash Chapter 3: Working within the Research Standards Framework Chapter 4: Three Contending Frameworks for Stem Cell Ethics Chapter 5: The Embryo Protection Framework Chapter 6: The Human Protection Framework Chapter 7: The Future Wholeness Framework Chapter 8: Ethical Smoke and Mirrors in Washington Chapter 9: The Hidden Theology Behind the International Debates Chapter 10: The Vatican's Strong Stand Chapter 11: The Vatican and Embryology Chapter 12: The Vatican Argument in a Cracked Nutshell Chapter 13: Leon Kass, Protector of Human Nature Chapter 14: Jewish and Muslim Bioethics Chapter 15: The Terror of the Chimera Chapter 16: Justice and the Patenting Controversy Chapter 17: The Spiritual Soul and Human Dignity Chapter 18: The Ethics of the Ethicists Chapter 19: Theologians Say "Yes" to Regenerative Medicine Index About the Authors
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Sacred Cells Why Christians Should Support Stem
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSacred Cells? is a well crafted book about whether stem cell research is ethically, as well as socially and politically, acceptable by people of faith. The authors know the science and practices involved and report them in an engaging narrative. The authors bring clarity, precision, and depth to the subject, seeking to convince the reader by their multidimensional discussion, not by demeaning other beliefs or opinions. A wonderful book. -- Francisco J. Ayala, University of California, IrvineSacred Cells? shows that it is not only possible but plausible to articulate a religious framework in which embryonic stem cell research is not just ethically tolerable but ethically right. In plain, readable prose, the authors take us through the history of the work that produced the prospect of embryonic stem cell research and show us why the arguments advanced against this research, on ethical grounds, fail. They also remind us that ethics, as often as not, is quite capable of keeping pace with the latest scientific breakthroughs. -- Arthur Caplan, Director, Center for Bioethics, University of PennsylvaniaAll of us who have labored to find the paths of wisdom informed by both faith and science can welcome this contribution to the discussion of stem cells. Sensitivity to a wide variety of theological and philosophical traditions is one of the strengths of this book. -- Robert Roger Lebel, Chief of Medical Genetics, SUNY Upstate Medical CenterThis is a thoughtful, insightful work that may not change many minds but will give much pause for thought. Highly recommended. * CHOICE, Jan. 2009 *Their grasp of current scientific issues is impressive . . . If this book leads to discussion on such matters as: What is sacred? To whom does dignity apply? How important is good health? it will have served a very useful role in bioethical and theological debate. * Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, December 2009 *Peters, Lebacqz, and Bennett take the best approach I have yet seen in interpreting the forces at work in white-hot debate surrounding stem cell research, and give a lucid analysis of the central issue—namely, the conflict of the new science and religious dogma. The unique background of the authors, their demonstrated intimate understanding of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic belief systems, and their clear style make Sacred Cells? an engaging and likely enduring work. -- Michael West, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Advanced Cell Technology; University of California, BerkeleySacred Cells? takes readers through the issues of stem-cell development with both a brief history of the science and an overview of the competing ethical frameworks in the debate. * St. Anthony Messenger *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: The Ethical Pre-History of Stem Cells Chapter 2: From Science to Ethics in a Flash Chapter 3: Working within the Research Standards Framework Chapter 4: Three Contending Frameworks for Stem Cell Ethics Chapter 5: The Embryo Protection Framework Chapter 6: The Human Protection Framework Chapter 7: The Future Wholeness Framework Chapter 8: Ethical Smoke and Mirrors in Washington Chapter 9: The Hidden Theology Behind the International Debates Chapter 10: The Vatican's Strong Stand Chapter 11: The Vatican and Embryology Chapter 12: The Vatican Argument in a Cracked Nutshell Chapter 13: Leon Kass, Protector of Human Nature Chapter 14: Jewish and Muslim Bioethics Chapter 15: The Terror of the Chimera Chapter 16: Justice and the Patenting Controversy Chapter 17: The Spiritual Soul and Human Dignity Chapter 18: The Ethics of the Ethicists Chapter 19: Theologians Say "Yes" to Regenerative Medicine Index About the Authors
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers A Case for the Existence of God
Book SynopsisSome of the brightest scientific minds of our time, from Albert Einstein to Stephen Hawking, have made incredible insights into the earliest origins of the universe, but have failed to ultimately discover why there is something rather than nothingwhy we exist. In A Case for the Existence of God, Dean L. Overman examines the latest theories about the origins of the universe and explains why even the most sophisticated science can only take us so far. Ultimately we must make a leap of faith to understand the world, and Overman argues that a leap into theism provides the most satisfying conclusions. Overman explores fundamental questions about why our world exists and how it functions, using principles of logic, physics, and theology. In a time when religion and science are often portrayed as diametrically opposed, A Case for the Existence of God presents a refreshing view of the interplay between science and religion and makes a compelling case for the existence of God and his role in oTrade ReviewWhy is there something rather than nothing? Why is the universe deeply and beautifully transparent to scientific enquiry? Dean L. Overman argues with clarity and care that theism offers the most illuminating response to such profound questions. His book will be found helpful by many thoughtful seekers after truthful understanding. -- Rev. John Polkinghorne, Cambridge University, author of Belief in God in an Age of Science, Templeton Prize recipientModern science has been immensely successful describing nature, but as Albert Einstein put it, 'the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.' Dean L. Overman offers an explanation that is at once simple and profound. As befits an experienced lawyer and deep thinker, his book presents a lucid and convincing case for a God who has revealed His existence through His creation. -- Dr. Robert Kaita, Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton UniversityAs it is the nature of God that he should be humanly apprehensible, while also incomprehensible—outside of the universe we live within—it is appropriate the knowledge of God requires multiple levels of 'knowing.' Indeed, religious or mystical experiences of God may be more telling witnesses than the rationalist or metaphysical approaches. Brilliantly Dean L. Overman, as a wise and skilled lawyer, puts the reader in the dock to test the validity of his or her atheism, deism, or unreflective secular mind-set. This is a challenging book that will not only stretch the mind but deepen the heart, to experience both the mind and heart of God. -- James M. Houston, former fellow, Hertford College, Oxford; founder of Regent CollegeA lucid and wide-ranging positive argument for the existence of God, based on a wide range of data from modern science and also on the cumulative testimony of many reported spiritual experiences. It is an excellent antidote for those who may think that science cannot make a rational case for God. -- Keith WardFrom the Afterword: In A Case for the Existence of God, Dean L. Overman clearly explains the importance of understanding our worldview and the presuppositions that form the basis of that worldview….Readers will find the book to be a window into their lives and thus, difficult to put down. -- Armand Nicholi, Harvard Medical School, author of The Question of GodLike a rare wine, Dean Overman is to be savored, not gulped. Crystal clear in his thinking and wide-ranging in his reading and discussion, he is a shining example of those who believe in thinking and think in believing. -- Os Guinness, Oxford University, author of Long Journey HomeDrawing on modern cosmology and information theory, Overman exposes fallacies that infested skeptics' thinking since Hume and Kant. . . . A book for readers who are willing to wrestle with the largest questions. * Booklist, Starred Review *Overman's attention . . . offers a fresh approach to the case for God's existence. * Publishers Weekly *In a time when religion and science are often portrayed as diametrically opposed, Overman presents a refreshing view of the interplay between science and religion and makes a compelling case for the existence of God and His role in our world. * The Morrow County Sentinel *[Overman] is at his best when he engages science....In all of his analyses, Overman demonstrates an impressive erudition regarding both scientific and philosophical literature. He interweaves the two disciplines in an engaging and interesting way, all the while recognizing the limitations of each sort of analysis....I believe this book makes a genuine contribution to contemporary apologetics, particular with his emphasis on science. * Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith *Table of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The question of God's existence: the radical contingency of the universe points toward a necessary being Chapter 3: Many generations of philosophers have made the mistake of assuming Hume and Kant's objections disposed of the cosmological argument Chapter 4: A universe with an infinite past would still require a necessary being to sustain its existence Chapter 5: Because the universe (or multiverse) had a beginning, it is contingent and has a cause for its coming into existence Chapter 6: The philosophy of nature set forth in this book emphasizes the intelligibility of the universe noted in Einstein's statement: "The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible." A significant issue in examining the "something" that exists is Why is it intelligible? Chapter 7: Evolution is not dispositive of the question of why there is something rather than nothing and why the universe is rational and intelligible Chapter 8: The mystery of information challenges a strict materialism Chapter 9: The existence of God gives an absolute that is consistent with the real existence of right and wrong Chapter 10: Evidential force of religious experience: If God is a person, God can be known to only a very limited extent by abstract reasoning and is more fully known by personal acquaintance in an I-Thou relationship with the Wholly Other Chapter 11: Recorded experiences of encounters with the divine bear witness to a way of knowing that includes Kierkegaard's Kendskab, Buber's I-Thou, Otto's Wholly Other, and Marcel's Mystery Chapter 12: These nine witnesses testify to another way of knowing that is compatible with the empirical and the metaphysical rational ways of knowing, but is beyond the describable and requires personal participation, commitment, and personal transformation Chapter 13: Concluding reflections and summary: Theism requires a leap of faith, but it is a leap into the light, not into the dark; theism explains more than Atheism, which also requires a leap of faith Afterword Appendix A: The new mathematics of algorithmic information theory is relevant to theories concerning the formation of the first living matter Appendix B: The limits of mathematics and the limits of reason: Why everyone will always live by faith rather than certainty Appendix C: The evidence from contemporary physics supports the concepts of personal responsibility and free will Notes Selected Bibliography Index About the Author
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Book SynopsisAn account of modern liberation theory in today's Capitalistic Latin AmericaTable of ContentsForeword by Michael Löwy Prologue Part I: Entelechies and Cathedrals 1. Civilising Paradigms and Colonial Atavisms: Power and Social Sciences 2. The Shopping Mall as the Paradigmatic Figure of Neocolonial Discourse: Racism and Power in Latin America Part II: Utopia and Liberation 3. The Portentous Eclosion of the Principle of Hope: Ernst Bloch and Liberation 4. The Gun Powder of the Dwarf: Unearthly Reflections on Contemporary Political Philosophy 5. Tendencies and Latencies of Liberation Theology in the Twenty-First Century Notes Bibliography Index
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