Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship - Hardcover

Polkinghorne, J. C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0300121156 ISBN 13: 9780300121155

Publisher: Yale Univ Pr, 2007

Synopsis

Despite the differences of their subject matter, science and theology have a cousinly relationship, John Polkinghorne contends in his latest thought-provoking book. From his unique perspective as both theoretical physicist and Anglican priest, Polkinghorne considers aspects of quantum physics and theology and demonstrates that the two truth-seeking enterprises are engaged in analogous rational techniques of inquiry. His exploration of the deep connections between science and Christology shows with new clarity a common kinship in the search for truth.

Among the many parallels he identifies are patterns of historical development in quantum physics and in Christology; wrestling with perplexities such as quantum interpretation and the problem of evil; and the drive for an overarching view in the Grand Unified Theories of physics and in Trinitarian theology. Both theology and science are propelled by a desire to understand the world through experienced reality, and Polkinghorne explains that their viewpoints are by no means mutually exclusive.

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Review:

"Polkinghorne's life project is to show that science and religion are two rational structures between which there are significant homologies. It is most fascinating in "Quantum Physics and Theology "to observe him demonstrate this thesis."--Miroslav Volf, Yale Divinity School

About the Author:

John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRS, is fellow and retired president, Queens' College, Cambridge University. He was founding president of the International Society for Science and Religion and in 2002 was awarded the Templeton Prize. He is the author of many books, including the following published by Yale University Press: Exploring Reality: The Intertwining of Science and Religion; Science and the Trinity: The Christian Encounter with Reality; The God of Hope and the End of the World; and Belief in God in an Age of Science.

About this edition

• Publisher: Yale Univ Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0300121156
• ISBN 13: 9780300121155
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112