A Second Genesis: Stepping-Stones Towards the Intelligibility of Nature - Couverture rigide

Chela-flores, Julian

 
9789812835031: A Second Genesis: Stepping-Stones Towards the Intelligibility of Nature
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9812835032 ISBN 13 : 9789812835031
Editeur : World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

"A Second Genesis" enquires why nature is intelligible. The fast growth of technology and deeper understanding of the humanities have provided significant clues. Answering the question why nature can be understood requires an introduction to the new science of astrobiology and the exploration of the Solar System. A careful discussion of a 'second Genesis' is presented, namely our present awareness that life may have emerged on other worlds. Writing this volume has been motivated by the need to encourage a constructive dialogue between science and faith.Such an objective for a new book is timely, since science is inserted with well-defined frontiers in the context of human culture. Similarly, the frontiers of faith do not require religion to justify itself in scientific terms, avoiding current unnecessary controversies. This book intends to engage readers interested in the position of humans in nature. It makes a serious effort to avoid demanding detailed knowledge of science, philosophy, or theology, but will require some careful reading and meditation.

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Revue de presse

The author has succeeded in engaging the reader in this fascinating discourse without being too technical ... I strongly recommend A Second Genesis to a readership interested generally in making sense of the recent breathtaking developments bearing on the evolution of the cosmos and the intelligibility of Nature. Personally, as a practicing theoretical physicist, I have found this book intelligible, fascinating and very thought-provoking. Strongly recommended to public libraries. --Professor N Kumar, Raman Research Institute, India

In summary, this book provides a very original approach to the question of the origins, evolution, distribution and destiny of Life in the Universe. It should lead to create exciting interdisciplinary exchanges between different branches of knowledge usually separated, such as observational and experimental sciences and philosophy or theology. It is expected to be a reference in the future, for scientists already working in or entering the field of exo/astrobiology, as well as for philosophers and theologians interested in the ways to solve the problem of life in the universe --François Raulin, RLISA, CNRS et Universités Paris 12 & 7

In summary, this book provides a very original approach to the question of the origins, evolution, distribution and destiny of Life in the Universe. It should lead to create exciting interdisciplinary exchanges between different branches of knowledge usually separated, such as observational and experimental sciences and philosophy or theology. It is expected to be a reference in the future, for scientists already working in or entering the field of exo/astrobiology, as well as for philosophers and theologians interested in the ways to solve the problem of life in the universe --François Raulin, RLISA, CNRS et Universités Paris 12 & 7

Présentation de l'éditeur

"A Second Genesis" enquires why nature is intelligible. The fast growth of technology and deeper understanding of the humanities have provided significant clues. Answering the question why nature can be understood requires an introduction to the new science of astrobiology and the exploration of the Solar System. A careful discussion of a 'second Genesis' is presented, namely our present awareness that life may have emerged on other worlds. Writing this volume has been motivated by the need to encourage a constructive dialogue between science and faith.Such an objective for a new book is timely, since science is inserted with well-defined frontiers in the context of human culture. Similarly, the frontiers of faith do not require religion to justify itself in scientific terms, avoiding current unnecessary controversies. This book intends to engage readers interested in the position of humans in nature. It makes a serious effort to avoid demanding detailed knowledge of science, philosophy, or theology, but will require some careful reading and meditation.

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Éditeur
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9812835032
ISBN 13 
9789812835031
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
248
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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