Monotheism and the Rise of Science

This Element shows how monotheism contributed to science's rise, explores reasons for supposing that science is taking over monotheism's traditional roles in western culture and considers how the relationship between science's high standing and the status of monotheism might appear in the future.

List of contents

1. Aims and Terms; 2. Did Monotheism Benefit From Science's Rise?; 3. Is Science Taking Over Monotheism's Traditional Roles?; 4. Will Science Help Monotheism Rise Again?; 5. Epilogue.

Summary

This Element shows how monotheism contributed to science's rise, explores reasons for supposing that science is taking over monotheism's traditional roles in western culture and considers how the relationship between science's high standing and the status of monotheism might appear in the future.

Product details

• Authors: J L Schellenberg, J. L. Schellenberg, J. L. (Mount St Vincent University Schellenberg
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781108794909
• ISBN: 978-1-108-79490-9
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Religion and Monot; Elements in Religion and Monotheism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; RELIGION / General, Philosophy of religion, science; monotheism; religion; status; past; present; future