Design and Disorder: Perspectives from Science and Theology: 02 (European Society for the Study of Science & Theology series) - Softcover

 
9780567088680: Design and Disorder: Perspectives from Science and Theology: 02 (European Society for the Study of Science & Theology series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0567088685 ISBN 13: 9780567088680
Publisher: T & T Clark International, 2002

Synopsis

The concept of a divine design has traditionally been based on the assumption of a world order. If there is order in creation, this proves there is a God: if disorder, then no God. Or so it has been assumed by design proponents as well as their critics.The present volume questions this picture. The sciences of complexity show how nature abounds with fluid and semistable patterns which are essential for the emergence and further propagation of evolutionary order. Order and disorder seem to wander together.The fact that fundamental physics, chemistry and mathematics appear as if tuned for the emergence and harbouring of life, for the support and channelling of the evolutionary processes of creation and selection, continues to trigger religious awe and reflection. It is also argued that a Christian theology has the potential of affirming instability and transient orders as part of the 'grandeur' of creation.Authors include prominent voices from the secular, the Protestant, the Catholic and the Orthodox traditions.

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About the Author

Niels Henrik Gregersen is Research Professor in Theology & Science at Aarhus University, Denmark.

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Publisher
T & T Clark International
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0567088685
ISBN 13 
9780567088680
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
248
Editor
Henrik Gregersen Niels