Science and Religion: A Critical Survey - Hardcover

Rolston, Holmes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0877224374 ISBN 13: 9780877224372

Publisher: Temple Univ Pr, 1987

Synopsis

This landmark book, first published in 1987, is now back in print, with anew introduction by its award-winning author. An interdisciplinary approachto the central themes of scientific and religious thought, this book was widelyheralded upon its publication for the richness and depth of its contributionto the science and religion dialogue. notable for its breadth and depth . . . filled with admirably argued andpowerfully presented treatments of critical issues. Joseph Pickle, ColoradoCollege, Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science a superb and subtle book. David Foxgrover, Christian Century a monumental work . . . [T]he book is truly outstanding. John H.Wright, Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, Theological Studies Rolston s presentation of the methods of science, along with up-to-datesummaries of the main achievements of the various sciences, is commendablefor its clarity and critical acumen. ChoiceAccording to Holmes Rolston III, there are fundamental questions that sciencealone cannot answer; these questions are the central religious questions.He uses the scientific method of inquiry to distill key issues from science, and then he integrates them in a study that begins with matter and movesthrough life, mind, culture, history, and spirit.Incorporating religious and scientific worldviews, he begins with anexamination of two natural sciences: physics and biology. He then extrapolatesexamples from two human sciences: psychology and sociology. Next, he moves to the storied universe and world history, raising and addressingreligious questions. Never in the histories of science and religion have the

opportunities been greater for fertile interaction between these fields, withmutual benefits to both, states Rolston. The re-publication of this bookprovides current researchers and students in the field an invaluable, timelessmethodological resource.The new introduction offers updated insights basedon new scientific research.

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"a superb and subtle book." -- David Foxgrover

"a monumental work . . . ÝT¨he book is truly outstanding." -- John H. Wright

"notable for its breadth and depth . . . filled with admirably argued and powerfully presented treatments of critical issues." -- Joseph Pickle

"Rolston's presentation of the methods of science, along with up-to-date summaries of the main achievements of the various sciences, is commendable for its clarity and critical acumen."

Synopsis

According to Holmes Rolston III, there are fundamental questions that science alone cannot answer; these questions are the central religious questions. He uses the scientific method of inquiry to distill key issues from science and then he integrates them in a study that begins with matter and moves through life, mind, culture, history and spirit. Incorporating religious and scientific worldviews, he begins with an examination of two natural sciences: physics and biology. He then extrapolates examples from two human sciences: psychology and sociology. Next, he moves to the storied universe and world history, raising and addressing religious questions. "Never in the histories of science and religion have the opportunities been greater for fertile interaction between these fields, with mutual benefits to both," states Rolston. The re-publication of this book provides current researchers and students in the field an invaluable, timeless methodological resource. The new introduction offers updated insights based on new scientific research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Temple Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0877224374
• ISBN 13: 9780877224372
• Binding: Hardcover