Sir John Templeton : supporting scientific research for spiritual discoveries / Robert L. Herrmann.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Herrmann, Robert L., 1928-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Templeton, John, 1912-2008.
• Templeton Foundation.
• Capitalists and financiers--United States--Biography.
• Capitalists and financiers.
• History.
• United States.
• Philanthropists--United States--Biography.
• Philanthropists.
• Christian biography.
• Templeton Foundation--History.
• Humility--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Genre:

• Biographies.

Physical Description:

x, 316 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

Revised edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Templeton Foundation Press, 2004.

Summary:

The Extraordinary Life of Sir John Templeton, now in his 90s, is updated in this revised edition of his biography. Here is the story of his childhood in rural Tennessee, education at Yale and Oxford, the legendary years during which he was christened the "wizard of Wall Street," his receiving Mutual Fund's Lifetime Achievement Award, and being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. This book also focuses on Sir John's mission: to encourage a major scientific effort to obtain solid empirical data about spiritual realities, such as love, purpose, creativity, intellect, thanksgiving, prayer, humility, praise, thrift, compassion, invention, truthfulness, giving, and worship. Today his mission is carried out by the John Templeton Foundation through an ever-growing, wide range of programs and grants. These include programs that stimulate the teaching of university courses in science and religion, worldwide lecture programs organized around the concept of humility theology, and prizes for articles and essays that advance spiritual understanding and character development. This book also introduces some of the scientists, theologians, philosophers, writers, and fellow investors who now serve as staff and advisors to the John Templeton Foundation.

Contents:

• Part I The Benefits of Investing in Humility Theology Science 15
• 1. An Investment in Scientific Research for More Spiritual Knowledge 17
• The human evolutionary pilgrimage
• Acceleration of spiritual research
• Awe at the size and intricacy of the universe
• The human ego
• The humble approach to comprehending more about God
• How little we know, how eager we are to learn
• Benefits from a new field of science, humility theology science
• 2. Research on Spiritual Characteristics 29
• Testing the laws of the spirit
• Universal principles of the spirit
• Love hoarded dwindles, love given grows
• It is better to give than receive
• Self-centeredness leads to lonelines
• To be forgiven we must first forgive
• Thanksgiving opens the door to spiritual growth
• 3. Research in the Sciences 41
• Applying rigorous methodology to investigate deeper reality
• Research at the limits of science
• Scientists testing theological and philosophical questions
• Paul Davies on mysticism
• Research on purpose in the universe
• Research on human creativity
• 4. Research on the Role of Spirituality in Medicine 51
• Is religion the forgotten factor in medicine?
• Contrasting religious attitudes of patients and health-care providers
• Attitudes of medical scientists
• Changing the attitudes of medical educators
• New research opportunities
• 5. A Call to Humility 65
• Theology is often resistant to new ideas
• Science is providing empirical and scholarly approaches to new ideas
• Prizes for papers in humility theology
• The Progress in Theology newsletter
• Who's Who in Theology and Science
• 6. Discovering the "Laws of Life" 73
• A high school essay program
• Finding direction for life in rural Tennessee
• How John Templeton's parents influenced him
• The Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges
• Future plans for academic courses emphasizing spiritual "Laws of Life"
• Discovering the "Laws of Life"
• 7. Bringing Science and Religion Together on Campus 83
• The gap between science and religion
• The openness of scientists
• New scientific developments of significance for theology
• The science and religion course program
• Part II The Making of a World-Class Investor 93
• 8. The Winchester Years 95
• A trip through Winchester
• John's parents and grandparents
• Reminiscing with John's brother
• A remarkable upbringing
• Educational trips
• Marriage to Irene Butler
• Eight weeks in Europe in a Volkswagen bus
• John's mother's spiritual influence
• 9. Reaching Out: Yale, Oxford, and across the World 109
• Selling magazines to raise money for college
• Studying economics at Yale
• Attending Oxford as a Rhodes scholar
• Founding Templeton Foundation College at Oxford years later
• A post-graduation around-the-world tour
• A brush with death in Palestine
• Marriage to Judith Dudley Folk
• 10. The Growth Years 123
• The early investment years
• The principles of thrift and bargain hunting
• The typewriter principle
• The birth of John's three children
• Church and community activities
• Dudley's accidental death
• Board of Trustees of Princeton Theological Seminary
• Young Presidents Organization
• The Templeton Growth Fund
• 11. Investing with John Templeton 133
• The Templeton investment philosophy
• The principle of maximum pessimism
• The move to the Bahamas
• John's commitment to prayer and double tithing
• The rise to international prominence
• John Galbraith and Mark Holowesko
• The sale to Franklin Resources, Inc.
• 12. The Templeton Prize 147
• A program to revitalize religion
• Selection of judges
• Some early recipients
• Recent winners: Paul Davies, Freeman Dyson, Arthur Peacocke, John Polkinghorne, Holmes Rolston III, and George F. R. Ellis
• 13. The John Templeton Foundation 161
• The first officers and trustees
• Early projects and publications
• The bylaws and a Theology of Humility
• Early advisors and the Humility Theology Information Center
• 14. Honors for Sir John Templeton 167
• Princeton Seminary retirement ceremony
• Knighted in 1987
• Templeton College at Oxford
• Royal Society of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Benjamin Franklin Medal
• Restoration of Westminster Abbey
• 1992 Festschrift with foreword by Prince Philip
• 15. The Growth of the Vision 177
• The staff of the John Templeton Foundation
• The advisory board of the Humility Theology Information Center
• Main objectives of the John Templeton Foundation
• Researching creativity, purpose, the "Laws of Life," and spiritual benefits to health and character building
• Cosmology and fine tuning
• Biology of purpose
• Deeper Reality program
• Forgiveness research
• Research on unlimited love
• Science and the spiritual quest
• Humble approach initiative
• International Society for Science and Religion Metanexus
• Visions of freedom
• Templeton Foundation Press
• Extending spirit of humility to all religions
• A Awards, Accomplishments, and Career of John Marks Templeton 223
• B Board of Advisors of the John Templeton Foundation 231
• C Trustees and Members of the John Templeton Foundation 257
• D Recipients of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion 259
• E Examples of Programs of the John Templeton Foundation 263
• F Examples of Symposia Funded by the John Templeton Foundation 273
• G Books of Advisory Board Members Published by Templeton Foundation Press 276
• H 1999 Science and Religion Course Competition and Workshops 279
• I 1999 Call for Exemplary Papers in Humility Theology 280
• J Two Hundred Spiritual Principles from Wisdom from World Religions 281
• K Statement on Humility Theology 294
• L Humility Theology Questions 297.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1932031685

OCLC:

54529104