Introducing Scoence and Religion: A path through polemic - Couverture souple

Straine, Gillian K.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0281068739 ISBN 13 : 9780281068739

Editeur : SPCK Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Can a Christian believe what the scientists say? This book considers the big issues around human consciousness, the origins of the universe, evolution and intelligent design. We can look at science and religion and see conflict; or we can separate them into different worlds. This book helps the reader understand both sides of this 'conflict' and how they throw light on each other's approach. Of particular interest is what we are learning about personality, mind and psychology, and where consciousness comes from. This book suggests several different paths through the debates that surround science and religion. These paths offer ways of holding a rational interest in the world and scientific attempts to understand it and a lively and questioning faith in God which takes the Bible seriously.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

''The science and religion debate is one of the most significant conversations going on in contemporary society. Gillian Straine has laid out the grammar of this conversation with remarkable clarity, enabling any of us to understand and engage with the issues at stake. We need interpreters of science and followers of religion who have good minds, a love of the language and an ability to speak fluently. Gillian Straine is all of these. We sit at the feet of a true linguist.'' --John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford

''Very few of those who contribute to the noisy debate between science and religion do so from a position of authority in both. Gillian Straine is one of the very few. Using her expertise in both physics and theology, Straine provides a carefully balanced and accessible guide to the big issues, and gives readers the tools they need to make up their own minds.'' --Dr Mark Harris, Lecturer in Science and Religion, University of Edinburgh

Présentation de l'éditeur :

We can look at science and religion and see conflict; or we can separate them into different worlds. This book helps the reader understand both sides of this 'conflict' and how they throw light on each other's approach. Of particular interest is what we are learning about personality, mind and psychology, and where consciousness comes from. This book suggests several different paths through the debates that surround science and religion. These paths offer ways of holding a rational interest in the world and scientific attempts to understand it and a lively and questioning faith in God which takes the Bible seriously.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: SPCK Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0281068739
• ISBN 13: 9780281068739
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168