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100 1 a| Wenz, Peter S.,e| author.1| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJfrHMp7Fv4KYWvmWDkYyd;

245 10 a| Philosophy of religion for a STEM generation /c| Peter S. Wenz, University of Illinois Springfield.;

264 1 a| Hoboken, New Jersey :b| Wiley Blackwell / John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,c| [2025];

300 a| xiii, 242 pages ;c| 23 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-236) and index.;

505 0 a| How do you know? -- How can evolution explain human knowledge? -- Can faith be knowledge? -- Was there a beginning? -- Is this a designer universe? -- What do you have in mind? -- Do we have freedom to do evil? -- Does morality depend on God? -- Do miracles show that God exists? -- Do special experiences show that God exists? -- Is God an underachiever? -- Conclusion : Nobody knows?;

520 a| "This book explores the author's intellectual journey from an upbringing in Reform Judaism to a deep engagement with science, which they initially believed would answer the ultimate questions of existence. Raised with a secular view of God, the author sought to replace religious explanations with scientific ones, expecting that modern theories like Relativity and Quantum Mechanics would clarify the mysteries of the universe. However, through their studies, they discovered that science also leaves many profound questions unanswered, especially about the origins of the universe and the nature of consciousness and free will. Although the author remains an atheist, they are humbled by the realization that their secular worldview is, in many ways, a form of faith, no more fully justified than religious belief. This book is a reflection on their shifting perspective, exploring the limits of both science and religion in answering life's deepest questions"--c| Provided by publisher.;

650 0 a| Religionx| Philosophy.;

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650 0 a| Knowledge, Theory of (Religion);

650 0 a| Belief and doubt.;

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Philosophy of religion for a STEM generation / Peter S. Wenz, University of Illinois Springfield.

Author/creator	Wenz, Peter S. author.
Format	Book
Publication	Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley Blackwell / John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025]
Copyright Date	©2025
Description	xiii, 242 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects	Religion--Philosophy. Religion and science--Philosophy. Knowledge, Theory of (Religion) Belief and doubt. Theism.

Contents	How do you know? -- How can evolution explain human knowledge? -- Can faith be knowledge? -- Was there a beginning? -- Is this a designer universe? -- What do you have in mind? -- Do we have freedom to do evil? -- Does morality depend on God? -- Do miracles show that God exists? -- Do special experiences show that God exists? -- Is God an underachiever? -- Conclusion : Nobody knows?
Abstract	"This book explores the author's intellectual journey from an upbringing in Reform Judaism to a deep engagement with science, which they initially believed would answer the ultimate questions of existence. Raised with a secular view of God, the author sought to replace religious explanations with scientific ones, expecting that modern theories like Relativity and Quantum Mechanics would clarify the mysteries of the universe. However, through their studies, they discovered that science also leaves many profound questions unanswered, especially about the origins of the universe and the nature of consciousness and free will. Although the author remains an atheist, they are humbled by the realization that their secular worldview is, in many ways, a form of faith, no more fully justified than religious belief. This book is a reflection on their shifting perspective, exploring the limits of both science and religion in answering life's deepest questions"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-236) and index.
LCCN	2024062222
ISBN	9781394314225
ISBN	1394314221 (paperback)
ISBN	(electronic book)
ISBN	(electronic publication)

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