When Science Meets Religion: Enemies, Strangers, or Partners? by Ian G. Barbour

Description: When Science Meets Religion by Ian G. Barbour The 1999 Templeton Prize winner examines the interrelationship between religion and science, seeking to reconcile the Big Bang versus creation, quantum physics versus reality, and more. Original. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Definitive Introduction ToThe Relationship BetweenReligion And Science∗ In The Beginning: Why Did the Big Bang Occur∗ Quantum Physics: A Challenge to Our Assumptions About Reality∗ Darwin And Genesis: Is Evolution God′s Way of Creating∗ Human Nature: Are We Determined by Our Genes∗ God And Nature: Can God Act in a Law-Bound WorldOver the centuries and into the new millennium, scientists, theologians, and the general public have shared many questions about the implications of scientific discoveries for religious faith. Nuclear physicist and theologian Ian Barbour, winner of the 1999 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion for his pioneering role in advancing the study of religion and science, presents a clear, contemporary introduction to the essential issues, ideas, and solutions in the relationship between religion and science. In simple, straightforward language, Barbour explores the fascinating topics that illuminate the critical encounter of the spiritual and quantitative dimensions of life. Author Biography Ian G. Barbour has retired from Carleton College where he was professor of physics, professor of religion, and Bean Professor of Science, Technology, and Society. The "preeminent synthetic in the field" (Cross Currents,) he is the author of several influential books, including Ethics in an Age of Technology and Myths Models, and Paradigms, which was nominated for the National Book Award. He gave the world-renowned Gifford Lectures, 1989-1991. Review "Ian Barbour is the "doyen of contemporary writers on science and theology. In this survey of his thinking he writes with his customary well-organized clarity."--John Polkinghorne, author of "Belief in God in an Age of Science"Ian Barbour here distills a lifetime of thinking about how science and religion relate. In spanning the spectrum of the natural and the human sciences, he knows more about this than any other person on Earth, more, I suppose than any other in history. Couple this with his sure-footed capacity for balanced evaluation--a particular focus distinguishing this from his earlier books--and the result is outstanding."--Holmes Rolston, III, author, "Genes, Genesis and God, University Distinguished Professor, Colorado State University"At last we have a volume in religion and science by the pioneer of the field, Ian G. Barbour, which uses Barbours now classic four-fold typology to address fundamental issues of importance to us all. This book will be an invaluable resource to teachers, scholars, ministers, scientists and everyday inquirers who want to become part of the positive and creative interaction now growing rapidly and internationally between religion and science. Read this book and prepare for a wondrous experience!"--Robert John Russell, Director of The Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences, Berkeley"No surer and fairer guide to the proliferating literature on the relation of science and religion can be found than Ian Barbour. In this volume he has made accessible the fruits of his extensive and scholarly studies to those coming new to the field. They, and also those alreadyinvolved in it, will welcome this elegantly organised and presented work."--ArthurPeacocke, Oxford University, author of "From DNA to Dean: Reflections & Explorations of a Priest-Scientist Description for Teachers/Educators For centuries, scientists, theologians, and the general public have debated the question: what impact should scientific discoveries have on religion? The argument has been so heated at times that some scientists, like Galileo, were forced to recant their conclusions by Church authorities. In When Science Meets Religion, nuclear physicist and theologian Ian Barbour presents a clear, contemporary introduction to the essential issues, ideas, and solutions in the relationship between religion and science. Barbour, who was awarded the 1999 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion for his pioneering role in advancing the study of religion and science, addresses creation and the Big Bang, quantum physics and ultimate reality, evolution and continuing creation, and many other fascinating topics that cross the boundary between laboratory and pulpit. Ian Barbour is Professor Emeritus of Physics and Religion at Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. He was named the winner of 1999 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion for his pioneering role in establishing the study of religion and science. He donated the $1.42 million prize to the Berkeley Center for the Study of Theology and Science and to Carleton College. He is the author of many books, including Religion and Science, Ethics in an Age of Technology, and Religion in an Age of Science. "No surer and fairer guide to the proliferating literature on the relation of science and religion can be found than Ian Barbour." - Arthur Peacocke, Oxford University, author of From DNA to Dean: Reflections & Explorations of a Priest-Scientist Details ISBN006060381X Author Ian G. Barbour Short Title WHEN SCIENCE MEETS RELIGION Pages 224 Language English ISBN-10 006060381X ISBN-13 9780060603816 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 291.175 Country of Publication United States Residence US Imprint HarperSanFrancisco Place of Publication San Francisco Subtitle Enemies, Strangers, or Partners? DOI 10.1604/9780060603816 UK Release Date 2000-05-16 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Audience General AU Release Date 2000-11-26 NZ Release Date 2000-12-10 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-06-27 US Release Date 2023-06-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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