Religion and science : historical and contemporary issues / Ian G. Barbour.

Author/creator Barbour, Ian G.
Other author Barbour, Ian G.
Format Book
Edition1st HarperCollins rev. ed.
Publication Info[San Francisco] : HarperSanFrancisco, 1997.
Descriptionxv, 368 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Religion and the history of science. Physics and metaphysics in the seventeenth century. The medieval world-drama -- Galileo's "two new sciences" -- The Newtonian world-machine -- Religion and the rise of science : conflict or harmony? Nature and God in the eighteenth century. The age of reason -- The romantic reaction -- Philosophical responses. Biology and theology in the nineteenth century. Darwin and natural selection -- Theological issues in evolution -- Diverging currents in theology. -- Religion and the methods of science. Ways of relating science and religion. Conflict -- Independence -- Dialogue -- Integration. Models and paradigms. The structures of science and religion -- The role of models -- The role of paradigms -- Tentativeness and commitment. Similarities and differences. History in science and religion -- Objectivity and realism -- Religious pluralism. -- Religion and the theories of science. Physics and metaphysics. Quantum theory -- Relativity -- Order and complexity -- Metaphysical implications. Astronomy and creation. The big bang -- Creation in Judaism and Christianity -- Design, chance, and necessity -- Theological implications. Evolution and continuing creation. Evolutionary theory -- A hierarchy of levels -- Theological implications. -- Philosophical and theological reflections. Human nature. Biology and human nature -- Religion and human nature -- The human future. Process thought. Summary : a multileveled cosmos -- Process philosophy -- Process theology. God and nature. Classical theism -- Some alternatives -- Process theism.
General noteRev. ed. of: Religion in an age of science. 1st ed. 1990.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 333-356) and indexes.
LCCN 97006294
ISBN0060609389 (pbk.)
ISBN9780060609382 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks BL240.2 .R367 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold