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Science and the World's Religions: [3 volumes] (Brain, Behavior, and Evolution) - Hardcover

Book 4 of 5: Brain, Behavior, and Evolution

Patrick McNamara Ph.D.; Wesley J. Wildman

 
9780313387326: Science and the World's Religions: [3 volumes] (Brain, Behavior, and Evolution)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 031338732X ISBN 13: 9780313387326
Publisher: Praeger, 2012

Synopsis

This trio of volumes contains essays that explore vital existential, moral, or metaphysical issues surrounding the relationship between the sciences and the world's religions.

In Science and the World's Religions, experts with scientific and religious backgrounds explore vital existential or practical issues, drawing on whatever sciences are relevant and engaging at least two religious traditions. The multidisciplinary essays exhibit rigorous intellectual, scholarly thinking but are written to clearly communicate to educated adult lay readers.

The first volume addresses questions about the origins and purpose of the cosmos and the human project. The second volume investigates the roles of religion and spirituality in human existence, considering issues ranging from the brain and religious experience to the human life cycle. The third volume tackles controversies in which both religion and science are stakeholders, showing how both can deepen understanding and enrich human experience. Together, these three books present readers with powerful tools that enable them to think through the challenge of integrating science with their religious beliefs and spiritual practices.

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About the Author

Patrick McNamara, PhD, is associate professor of neurology and psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and is director of the Evolutionary Neurobehavior Laboratory in the Department of Neurology at the BUSM and the VA New England Healthcare System.

Wesley J. Wildman, PhD, is professor of philosophy, theology, and ethics at Boston University and convener of the Graduate School's doctoral program in religion and science.

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Publisher
Praeger
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
031338732X
ISBN 13 
9780313387326
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
1056
Editor
Patrick McNamara Ph.D., Wesley J. Wildman