Islam''s Encounter With Modern Science - A Mismatch Made in Heaven

Within Muslim populations, debates about the compatibility between science and religion tend to be framed by the long-standing competition between modernizing reformers, particularly westernizers, and theological conservatives. The supernatural beliefs of traditional Islam lead to severe conflicts with modern science.

List of contents

1. Why Science Matters; 2. Conflicts of Content; 3. Clashes of Culture; 4. Pressures of Politics; 5. Why Science Doesn't Matter.

Product details

• Authors: Taner Edis, Taner (Truman State University) Edis, Edis Taner
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2023
• EAN: 9781009257442
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0925744-2
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Islam and Science
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Islam, RELIGION / Islam / General, Mathematics & science, Religion and science, Religion & science, Mathematics and science