The Re-Emergence of Emergence: The Emergentist Hypothesis from Science to Religion

by Philip Clayton (Editor), Paul Davies (Editor)

Overview

This volume introduces readers to emergence theory, outlines the major arguments in its defence, and summarizes the most powerful objections against it. It provides the clearest explication yet of this exciting new theory of science, which challenges the reductionist approach by proposing the continuous emergence of novel phenomena.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199287147
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	08/24/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	9.43(w) x 6.46(h) x 0.96(d)

About the Author

Claremont School of Theology

Macquarie University, Sydney

Table of Contents

1. Conceptual Foundations of Emergence Theory, Philip ClaytonI. The Physical Sciences2. The Physics of Downward Causation, Paul Davies3. The Emergence of Classicality from Quantum Theory, Erich Joos4. On the Nature of Emergent Reality, George F. R. EllisII. The Biological Sciences5. Emergence: The Hole at the Wheel's Hub, Terrence Deacon6. The Role of Emergence in Biology, Lynn Rothschild7. Emergence in Social Evolution: A Great Ape Example, Barbara SmutsIII. Consciousness and Emergence8. Being Realistic about Emergence, Jaegwon Kim9. In Defence of Ontological Emergence and Mental Causation, Michael Silberstein10. Emergence and Mental Causation, Nancey Murphy11. Varieties of Emergence, David ChalmersIV. Religion and Emergence12. Emergence, Mind, and Divine Action: The Hierarchy of the Sciences in Relation to the Human Mind-Brain-Body, Arthur Peacocke13. Emergence: What is at Stake for Religious Reflection?, Niels Henrik Gregersen14. Emergence from Quantum Physics to Religion: A Critical Appraisal, Philip Clayton