Religion and science : historical and contemporary issues / Ian G. Barbour.
| Author/creator | Barbour, Ian G. |
| Other author | Barbour, Ian G. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st HarperCollins rev. ed. |
| Publication Info | [San Francisco] : HarperSanFrancisco, 1997. |
| Description | xv, 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 note | Rev. ed. of: Religion in an age of science. 1st ed. 1990. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-356) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 97006294 |
| ISBN | 0060609389 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780060609382 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL240.2 .R367 1997 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |