Science and religion : a very short introduction / Thomas Dixon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dixon, Thomas (Thomas M.)

Series:

Very short introductions.

Very short introductions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (150 pages) : illustrations, portraits.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press Inc., 2008.

Summary:

From the trial of Galileo through to today's controversy over the teaching of 'Intelligent Design' in schools, there has been a long history of conflict between science and religion. This account explores the key philosophical arguments on both sides of this fascinating and complex debate.

Contents:

What are science-religion debates really about?

Galileo and the philosophy of science

Does God act in nature?

Darwin and evolution

Creationism and intelligent design

Mind and morality.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-144) and index.

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ISBN:

9786611770099

0-19-155898-2

1-281-77009-4

OCLC:

269622437