Nature, Human Nature, and God (Theology and the Sciences) - Softcover

Barbour, Ian G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800634772 ISBN 13: 9780800634773

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress, 2002

Synopsis

In his latest work, the dean of religion and science tackles some of the thorniest issues posed by contemporary thought. Thoroughly conversant with current developments, Barbour offers astute analyses of the shape and import of evolutionary theory, indeterminacy, neuroscience, information theory, and artificial intelligence. He also addresses deeper philosophical issues and the idea of nature itself. Then with characteristic clarity and verve, Barbour advances to the interconnected religious questions at the core of contemporary debate: Are humans free? Does religion itself evolve? Are we immortal? Is God omnipotent? How does God act in nature? Barbour's creative and constructive work offers hope that newer religious insights and imperatives occasioned by deep interaction with science can address the environmental and global challenges posed by science's relentless advance.

About this title

About the Author:

Ian Barbour is Bean Professor Emeritus of Science, Technology, and Society, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota.

About this edition

• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0800634772
• ISBN 13: 9780800634773
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184