1st Edition
Religion and Science in Context A Guide to the Debates
By Willem B. Drees
Copyright 2010
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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How should we think about religion, science, and their relationship in modern society? Some religious groups oppose evolution; some atheists claim science is on their side. Others reconcile their beliefs with science, or consider science and faith to deal with fundamentally different aspects of human life. What indeed is religion: belief or trust in God’s existence? How do we distinguish sense... Read more
Preface. 1. ‘Religion and Science’ in Multiple Contexts 2. Worldly Interests: Apologetics, Authority, and Comfort 3. Science, Sense, and Superstition: Criteria 4. Hunting a Snark? Religion in ‘Religion and Science’ 5. Mystery in an Intelligible World 6. Values in a World of Facts 7. Meaning in a Material World. Engaging in Religion and Science: An Epilogue. References. Index
Biography
Willem B. Drees is Professor of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics and vice-dean of the Faculty of Humanities of Leiden University, the Netherlands, and the editor of Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science.
'Religion and Science in Context is a superb introduction to the relationship between science and religion. It is learned without being condescending, informed without being dogmatic, gentle without being soft. It will be required reading for those who want to engage in this important topic.' - Michael Ruse, Florida State University, USA
