Religion and science in context : a guide to the debates / Willem B. Drees.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Drees, Willem B., 1954-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and science.

Religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

How should we think about religion, science, and their relationship in modern society? Some religious groups oppose evolution; some atheists claim science is on their side. Others reconcile their beliefs with science, or consider science and faith to deal with fundamentally different aspects of human life. What indeed is religion: belief or trust in God's existence? How do we distinguish sense from superstition? What does science have to say on such issues? Willem B. Drees considers contemporary discussions of these issues in Europe and North America, using examples from Christianity

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 'Religion and science' in multiple contexts; Chapter 2 Worldly interests: Apologetics, authority and comfort; Chapter 3 Science, sense and superstition: Criteria; Chapter 4 Hunting a Snark?: Religion in 'religion and science'; Chapter 5 Mystery in an intelligible world; Chapter 6 Values in a world of facts; Chapter 7 Meaning in a material world; Engaging in 'religion and science': An epilogue; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-135-27512-2

1-282-28338-3

9786612283383

0-203-86960-5

9780203869604

OCLC:

471700335