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Now thoroughly updated to reflect the latest debates, this populartextbook introduces readers to the central questions in the fieldof science and religion. Ideally suited to those who have little orno prior knowledge in either area, it incorporates numerousstudent-friendly features, including maps, summaries, andhistorical references, resulting in the most up-to-dateintroduction to the study of religion and the natural sciencesavailable.
Examines the historical, theological, philosophical andscientific aspects of the interaction between religion andscience
Fully updated to reflect current, cutting-edge debates onscientific atheism and the limits of scientific method, anddiscussions about the relationship between science and religion inmajor world faiths
Includes a historical component to enable readers to orientatethemselves within the subject
Takes a topic based approach which fits into the existingstructure of most courses, and includes explanatory material notfound in other works of this kind, making it highly accessible forthose with little scientific or religious background knowledge
Incorporates illustrations, tables, maps, summaries andquestions for a lively and engaging approach to the subject
Written by world-renowned theologian, Alister McGrath; authorof bestselling books such as Dawkins' God , and anacknowledged expert in the field of science and religion
List of contents
Preface
How To Use This Book
Part I: History: Three Landmark Debates
Part II: Science and Religion: General Themes
Part III: Science and Religion: Contemporary Debates
Part IV: Case Studies in Science and Religion
Conclusion
References
Index
About the author
Alister McGrath ist Dekan des theologischen Seminars Wycliffe Hall an der Oxford University, wo er auch Geschichte der Theologie lehrt. Er studierte an den Universitäten von Oxford und Cambridge und war längere Zeit anglikanischer Pfarrer in Nottingham, ehe er als Professor an die Universität zurückkehrte.
Summary
Science and Religion, 2 nd edition is the most up-to-date introduction to the study of religion and the natural sciences. It examines the historical, theological, philosophical and scientific aspects of the interaction between these two areas, offering a uniquely comprehensive coverage.
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Praise for the previous edition of Science and Religion:"A first rate introduction to the field." (Network)"McGrath discusses clearly and methodically the various issues related to the field ... Fair and objective." (Choice)"A useful starting point for those entering the study of science and religion." (Publishers Weekly)
