Description
This is a one-stop resource for undergraduate students examining the many complexities of the relationship between religion and science. The relationship between religion and science is undoubtedly one of the key issues of our times. Many of the most puzzling, intriguing and thought-provoking questions that are the subject of often contentious discussion today, not just in intellectual circles, but in the culture at large, are related in some fundamental way to the religion/science debate/dialogue. It is an important debate for students of philosophy, theology and philosophy of religion. "Religion and Science: An Introduction" is a comprehensive and easy to use textbook on these intriguing issues. It is a one-stop resource for undergraduate students examining the many complexities of the relationship between religion and science.
A one-stop resource for undergraduate students examining the many complexities of the relationship between religion and science.
About the Author
Brendan Sweetman is Professor and Chair in the Department of Philosophy, Rockhurst University, USA. He is the author of Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy (Continuum, 2006) and co-editor of Contemporary Perspectives on Religious Epistemology (OUP, 1992).
Reviews
"Sweetman's work is a brilliant, lucid, fair and balanced introduction to the historical and contemporary relationship between science and religion. His non-polemical, even-handed book should engage all those with interests in philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, and the vexing question in the history of ideas and culture about whether religion and science are or can be friends or foes." -- Charles Taliaferro, Professor of Philosophy, St. Olaf College, MN, USA.
"Brendan Sweetman's book is a model of what an introduction to the topic of science and religion should be. It provides a fine account of how thinkers from ancient times to the present have thought about the topic. It also offers judicious philosophical assessments of their views. Elegantly written, informative, artfully crafted, and thoughtful, Sweetman's book will help readers seriously to reflect on some very complex issues." -- Brian Davies, Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, New York
"Brendan Sweetman has done impressive work in Religion and Science: An Introduction, summarizing the history of the relationship of religion and science, as well as clearly explaining the issues that are of concern for us today. The book covers such important topics as the religious, philosophical and moral implications of evolutionary theory, the nature of the human person, evidence for design in the universe, and the place of ethics in both fields. His explanations of religious doctrine and scientific theory are accurate and easy to understand.[...] Sweetman presents evidence that the relationship between science and religion can be a cooperative one rather than one of conflict. He gives many examples to support his argument that dialogue can lead to mutual respect and collaboration. [...] This book is a must read for anyone who wants be informed about this important and timely debate."-- Catholic Library World
Book Information
ISBN 9781847060150
Author Dr Brendan Sweetman
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 378g
A one-stop resource for undergraduate students examining the many complexities of the relationship between religion and science.
About the Author
Brendan Sweetman is Professor and Chair in the Department of Philosophy, Rockhurst University, USA. He is the author of Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy (Continuum, 2006) and co-editor of Contemporary Perspectives on Religious Epistemology (OUP, 1992).
Reviews
"Sweetman's work is a brilliant, lucid, fair and balanced introduction to the historical and contemporary relationship between science and religion. His non-polemical, even-handed book should engage all those with interests in philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, and the vexing question in the history of ideas and culture about whether religion and science are or can be friends or foes." -- Charles Taliaferro, Professor of Philosophy, St. Olaf College, MN, USA.
"Brendan Sweetman's book is a model of what an introduction to the topic of science and religion should be. It provides a fine account of how thinkers from ancient times to the present have thought about the topic. It also offers judicious philosophical assessments of their views. Elegantly written, informative, artfully crafted, and thoughtful, Sweetman's book will help readers seriously to reflect on some very complex issues." -- Brian Davies, Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, New York
"Brendan Sweetman has done impressive work in Religion and Science: An Introduction, summarizing the history of the relationship of religion and science, as well as clearly explaining the issues that are of concern for us today. The book covers such important topics as the religious, philosophical and moral implications of evolutionary theory, the nature of the human person, evidence for design in the universe, and the place of ethics in both fields. His explanations of religious doctrine and scientific theory are accurate and easy to understand.[...] Sweetman presents evidence that the relationship between science and religion can be a cooperative one rather than one of conflict. He gives many examples to support his argument that dialogue can lead to mutual respect and collaboration. [...] This book is a must read for anyone who wants be informed about this important and timely debate."-- Catholic Library World
Book Information
ISBN 9781847060150
Author Dr Brendan Sweetman
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 378g
