Toward a theology of scientific endeavour : the descent of science / Christopher B. Kaiser.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kaiser, Christopher B.

Series:

Ashgate science and religion series.

Ashgate science and religion series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and science.

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 p.)

Place of Publication:

Aldershot, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Foundations of science are specific conditions of the cosmos, of human intelligence, of cultural beliefs, and of technological structures that make the pursuit of modern science possible. Each of the four foundations of scientific endeavor can be studied as a topic on its own. The concurrent study of all four together reveals several tensions and interconnections among them that point the way to a greater unification of faith and science. This book explores four foundations of scientific endeavour and investigates some of the paradoxes each of them raises. Kaiser shows that the resolution of t

Contents:

Cover; Contents; List of Figures; Ackonwledgements; Introduction: Four Foundations of Scientific Endeavour; 1 Cosmic foundation: the challenge of a lawful universe; 2 Anthropological foundation: the paradox of Science-Fostering Intelligence; 3 Cultural foundation: the challenge of Science-Fostering Beliefs; 4 Societal foundation: the paradox of Science-Fostering Social Systems; 5 Foundations of scientific endeavour and the unity of knowledge; Bibliography; Index of Names; Index of Subjects; Index of Biblical Texts

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-252) and indexes.

ISBN:

1-351-87856-5

1-315-23594-3

9786611098810

1-281-09881-7

0-7546-8764-3

9781315235943

OCLC:

341982434