Religion and Science: History, Method, Dialogue

by W. Mark Richardson (Editor), Wesley J. Wildman (Editor)

Overview

Emphasizing its historical, methodological and constructive dimensions, Religion and Science takes the pulse of pertinent current research as the interdisciplinary study of science and religion gains momentum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415916677
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/30/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	470
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

W. Mark Richardson, Wesley J. Wildman

Table of Contents

1: History; 1: Introduction; 1: Science and Theology in the Enlightenment; 2: Dispelling Some Myths About the Split Between Theology and Science in the Nineteenth Century; 3: The Quest for Harmony; 4: Science, Religion, and the Future; 2: Method; 2: Introduction; 2: Round I; 5: Theology and Science Listening to Each Other; 6: Postmodern ApoLogetics, or Why Theologians Must Pay Attention to Science; 7: Mathematics, Empirical Science, and Religion; 8: Rationality and Christian Self-Conceptions; 2: Round II; 9: Entitled Christion Belief; 10: On the Nature of Theology; 11: Is Holistic Justification Enough?; 3: Dialogue; 3: Introduction; Case Study I Cosmology and Creation; 12: Key Developments in Physics Challenging Philosophy and Theology; 13: T=0: Is it Theologically Significant? 1; Case Study II Chaos Theory and Divine Action; 14: Deterministic Chaos and Quantum Chaology; 15: Chaos Theory and Divine Action; Case Study III Quantum Complementarity and Christology; 16: Complementarity; 17: Barth, Bohr, and Dialectic; 18: Quantum Complementarity and Christological Dialectic; Case Study IV Information Theory and Revelation; 19: Information Theory, Biology, and Christology; 20: The Incarnation of the Informing Self-Expressive Word of God; Case Study V Molecular Biology and Human Freedom; 21: The Molecular Biology of Transcending the Gene; 22: The Theology of Human Agency and the Neurobiology of Learning; Case Study VI Social Genetics and Religious Ethics; 23: Morality, Religion and Human Evolution; 24: Theological Perspectives on Morality and Human Evolution; 25: Reflections on the Dialogue

Editorial Reviews

A fascinating two for one approach demonstrating the increasing cross-pollination between scientists and theologians touching on the most current theories and investigations in both areas. The 27 essays provide an historical introduction to science and theology (mainly Christian) in the Enlightenment, the 19th century, and in contemporary scholarly studies. The areas of postmodern apologetics, Christian belief, and their intersection with science are treated along side particular speculations on chaos theory and divine action, cosmology and creation, quantum complementarity and Christology, and the ethical considerations of genetic engineering and human evolution. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"As promised in the subtitle, the book delivers topics historical, methodological, and dialogical...this would be a good choice for advanced reading in this vast field..." — Religious Studies Review
"With over twenty-six contributing authors, the collection represents some of the most sophisticated voices within the diverse expanses of the contemporary science and religion dialogue... this book offers a rich banquet of issues and perspectives." — William Grassie, Religious Studies Review
"Religion and Science is an exemplary book truly prepresentative of the state of science-religion scholarship. Reflecting the rigor and creativity characteristic of the field, its gifted editing gives diverse perspectives a coherent and instructive format." — Nancy R. Howell Cross Currents
"In this scholarly and wide-ranging volume, many of the world's leading thinkers at the science-theology interface share their insights with each other and with the reader. New discoveries and concepts at the forefront of science are illuminating age-old theological questions, and demand clear, critical analysis. No finer collection of essays can be found that confronts these exhilarating challenges head-on. This impressive book is a must for students, scholars, and researchers alike." — Paul Davies, author of The Mind of God
"Mark Richardson and Wesley Wildman have given us a rich resource, and have demonstrated convincingly that constructive dialogue between theology and science is alive and well. This book is a must for serious students." — Lord John Habgood, former Archbishop of York
"...a valuable statement of the current discussion." — Progress in Theology ...there is a clear line through the discussions, a recognition of limitations in understanding, and a welcome absence of the polemic often found in the field...One leaves this work with the impression that this is an exciting time for science-religion studies...
"...this book is an engrossing and well-conceived collection of essays... The substantial and thought-provoking essays in this book will be of serious interest to all those concerned with the interplay between science and theology." — Religious Studies

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