Science & religion [[electronic resource] ] : a new introduction / / Alister E. McGrath

• Autore: McGrath Alister E. <1953->
• Pubblicazione: Malden, Mass., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: [264 s.]
• Disciplina: 201/.66
• Soggetto topico: Religion and science
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Introducing the dialogue between science and religion -- History : three landmark debates -- Why does history matter? -- Debate 1: Copernicus, Galileo and the solar system -- Debate 2: Newton, the mechanical universe, and deism -- Debate 3: Darwin and the biological origins of humanity -- Science and religion : general themes -- Models of interaction between science and religion -- Science, religion, and the explanation of things -- Science, religion, and proofs for God's existence -- Verification and falsification in science and religion -- Realism and its alternatives in science and religion -- The doctrine of creation and the natural sciences -- How does god act in the world? -- The use of models in science and religion -- Natural science and natural theology -- Theoretical anomalies in science and religion -- The development of theory in science and religion -- The interaction of science and religion in other faiths -- Science and religion : contemporary debates -- Richard Dawkins and scientific atheism : does science deny God? -- Cosmology : does the anthropic principle mean anything? -- Quantum theory : complementarity in science and religion -- Evolutionary biology : can one speak of design in nature? -- Evolutionary psychology : the origins of religious belief -- The psychology of religion : exploring religious experience -- The cognitive science of religion : is religion natural? -- Case studies in science and religion -- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) -- Thomas F. Torrance (1913-2007) -- Charles A. Coulson (1910-74) -- Ian R. Barbour (born 1923) -- Arthur Peacocke (1924-2006) -- Wolfhart Pannenberg (born 1928) -- John Polkinghorne (born 1930) -- Nancey Murphy (born 1951) -- Alister E. McGrath (born 1953) -- Philip Clayton (born 1956).
• Sommario/riassunto: Now thoroughly updated to reflect the latest debates, this popular textbook introduces readers to the central questions in the field of science and religion. Ideally suited to those who have little or no prior knowledge in either area, it incorporates numerous student-friendly features, including maps, summaries, and historical references, resulting in the most up-to-date introduction to the study of religion and the natural sciences available.Examines the historical, theological, philosophical and scientific aspects of the interaction between religion and science.
• Titolo autorizzato: Science & religion
• ISBN: 1-299-44879-8; 1-118-69728-6; 1-4443-5808-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910462235403321
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