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Science and Religion


Science and Religion

A New Introduction
2. Aufl.

von: Alister E. McGrath

27,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 23.09.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9781444358087
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 264

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Now thoroughly updated to reflect the latest debates, this popular textbook introduces readers to the central questions in the field of science and religion. Ideally suited to those who have little or no prior knowledge in either area, it incorporates numerous student-friendly features, including maps, summaries, and historical references, resulting in the most up-to-date introduction to the study of religion and the natural sciences available. <ul> <li>Examines the historical, theological, philosophical and scientific aspects of the interaction between religion and science</li> <li>Fully updated to reflect current, cutting-edge debates on scientific atheism and the limits of scientific method, and discussions about the relationship between science and religion in major world faiths</li> <li>Includes a historical component to enable readers to orientate themselves within the subject</li> <li>Takes a topic based approach which fits into the existing structure of most courses, and includes explanatory material not found in other works of this kind, making it highly accessible for those with little scientific or religious background knowledge</li> <li>Incorporates illustrations, tables, maps, summaries and questions for a lively and engaging approach to the subject</li> <li>Written by world-renowned theologian, Alister McGrath; author of bestselling books such as <i>Dawkins’ God</i>, and an acknowledged expert in the field of science and religion</li> </ul>
Preface vii <p>How To Use This Book ix</p> <p>1 Introducing the Dialogue Between Science and Religion 1</p> <p><b>Part I History: Three Landmark Debates</b> 7</p> <p>2 Why Study History? 9</p> <p>3 Debate 1: Copernicus, Galileo, and the Solar System 17</p> <p>4 Debate 2: Newton, the Mechanical Universe, and Deism 26</p> <p>5 Debate 3: Darwin and the Biological Origins of Humanity 33</p> <p><b>Part II Science and Religion: General Themes</b> 43</p> <p>6 Models of Interaction Between Science and Religion 45</p> <p>7 Science, Religion, and the Explanation of Things 51</p> <p>8 Science, Religion, and Proofs for God’s Existence 59</p> <p>9 Verifi cation and Falsifi cation in Science and Religion 67</p> <p>10 Realism and its Alternatives in Science and Religion 76</p> <p>11 The Doctrine of Creation and the Natural Sciences 84</p> <p>12 How Does God Act in the World? 93</p> <p>13 The Use of Models in Science and Religion 102</p> <p>14 Natural Science and Natural Theology 110</p> <p>15 Theoretical Anomalies in Science and Religion 120</p> <p>16 The Development of Theory in Science and Religion 128</p> <p>17 The Interaction of Science and Religion in Other Faiths 135</p> <p><b>Part III Science and Religion: Contemporary Debates</b> 143</p> <p>18 Richard Dawkins and Scientifi c Atheism: Does Science Deny God? 145</p> <p>19 Cosmology: Does the Anthropic Principle Mean Anything? 151</p> <p>20 Quantum Theory: Complementarity in Science and Religion 157</p> <p>21 Evolutionary Biology: Can One Speak of "Design" in Nature? 163</p> <p>22 Evolutionary Psychology: The Origins of Religious Belief 169</p> <p>23 The Psychology of Religion: Exploring Religious Experience 175</p> <p>24 The Cognitive Science of Religion: Is Religion "Natural"? 184</p> <p><b>Part IV Case Studies in Science and Religion</b> 191</p> <p>25 Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881–1955) 193</p> <p>26 Thomas F. Torrance (1913–2007) 197</p> <p>27 Charles A. Coulson (1910–74) 201</p> <p>28 Ian G. Barbour (born 1923) 205</p> <p>29 Arthur Peacocke (1924–2006) 209</p> <p>30 Wolfhart Pannenberg (born 1928) 213</p> <p>31 John Polkinghorne (born 1930) 217</p> <p>32 Nancey Murphy (born 1951) 221</p> <p>33 Alister E. McGrath (born 1953) 225</p> <p>34 Philip Clayton (born 1956) 229</p> <p>Conclusion 233</p> <p>References 235</p> <p>Index 240</p>
<b>Praise for the previous edition of Science and Religion:</b> <p>"A first rate introduction to the field." (<i>Network</i>)</p> <p>"McGrath discusses clearly and methodically the various issues related to the field … Fair and objective." (<i>Choice</i>)</p> <p>"A useful starting point for those entering the study of science and religion." (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>)</p>
<b>Alister E. McGrath</b> is Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education, and Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion and Culture at King’s College, London. He is the author of numerous bestselling titles, including <i>Dawkins’ God</i> (2004), <i>Theology: The Basics</i> (2004), <i>Christianity: An Introduction, 2nd edition</i> (2006), <i>Christian Theology, 4<sup>th</sup> edition</i> (2007) and <i>The Christian Theology Reader</i>, <i>3<sup>rd</sup> edition</i> (2007), all published by Wiley-Blackwell.
<i>Science and Religion, 2<sup>nd</sup> edition</i> is the most up-to-date introduction to the study of religion and the natural sciences. Now thoroughly revised, this popular textbook introduces readers to the central questions in the field of science and religion. It examines the historical, theological, philosophical and scientific aspects of the interaction between these two areas, offering a uniquely comprehensive coverage. <p>The second edition has been fully updated to reflect current, cutting-edge debates concerning scientific atheism and the limits of scientific method, and also incorporates discussion about the relationship between science and religion in major world faiths. The book is specifically designed for students with no prior knowledge of science or religion. A historical component enables readers to orientate themselves within the subject, and along with numerous illustrations, tables, maps, summaries and questions, creates a user-friendly and engaging approach to the field.</p> <p>Alister E. McGrath is ideally placed to write this book. He is a world-renowned theologian and author, praised for his clear and precise writing, and an acknowledged expert on the relationship between science and religion.</p>
'A wonderfully clear and readable introduction to key issues in science and religion. McGrath is uniquely qualified to write on this topic, and his mastery of the field is apparent on every page of this excellent volume.<br /> —<i><b>Peter Harrison</b></i>, Harris Manchester College, Oxford <p><i>“</i>Kudos to scientist-theologian Alister McGrath for this accessible and well-informed overview of science-faith dialogue, from yesterday’s Copernican revolution to today’s psychology of religion, and for his vision of a natural theology that helps make sense of what science observes.”<br /> <b>David G. Myers, Hope College</b></p>

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