Rationality in Science, Religion, and Everyday Life: A Critical Evaluation of Four Models of Rationality

by Mikael Stenmark

Overview

Mikael Stenmark examines four models of rationality and argues for a discussion of rationality that takes into account the function and aim of such human practices as science and religion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780268091675
Publisher:	University of Notre Dame Press
Publication date:	09/15/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	408
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Mikael Stenmark is professor in philosophy of religion and the dean of the Faculty of Theology at Uppsala University, Sweden.

Editorial Reviews

Students and scholars of philosophy and philosophy of religion will appreciate this study for the provocative and original contribution it makes to the rationality debate in contemporary philosophy and theology.” —Bookwatch

“Stenmark has written an exceptional introduction to the major issues in critical thinking in regard to science, religion, and cognitive science.” —The Reader’s Review

“In an impressive and creative survey of relevant contemporary literature, Stenmark advances our understanding of many complex topics.” —Cross Currents

“This is a book which has succeeded admirably in presenting a philosophical topic in a way that is interesting and mind-stretching for the non-philosopher.” —Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology

"Rationality in Science, Religion, and Everyday Life is a clear, informed, and stimulating discussion that will be of interest to a wide range of philosophers, theologians, and others concerned with the rational status of religious belief. It provides a useful overview and suggest some fruitful new approaches." —Gary Gutting, author of Religious Belief and Religious Skepticism

From the Publisher

"Rationality in Science, Religion, and Everyday Life is a clear, informed, and stimulating discussion that will be of interest to a wide range of philosophers, theologians, and others concerned with the rational status of religious belief. It provides a useful overview and sugggest some fruitful new approaches."

Gary Gutting