Religion and Science With a New Introduction

Name: Religion and Science With a New Introduction
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ISBN: 9780195115512

ISBN-10: 0195115511

ISBN-13: 9780195115512

Edition: 2nd 1997 (Revised)

Authors: Bertrand Russell, Robert J. Richards, Michael Ruse

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In this timely work, Russell, philosopher, agnostic, mathematician, and renowned peace advocate, offers a brief yet insightful study of the conflicts between science and traditional religion during the last four centuries. Examining accounts in which scientific advances clashed with Christian doctrine or biblical interpretations of the day, from Galileo and the Copernican Revolution, to the medical breakthroughs of anesthesia and inoculation, Russell points to the constant upheaval and re-evaluation of our systems of belief throughout history. In turn, he identifies where similar debates between modern science and the Church still exist today. Michael Ruse's new introduction brings these…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/29/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

Michael Ruse is Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, Florida State University. He is the founder and editor of the journal Biology and Philosophy, and has appeared on ldquo;Quirks and Quarksrdquo; and the Discovery Channel.



Introduction




Ground of Conflict



The Copernican Revolution



Evolution



Demonology and Medicine



Soul and Body



Determinism



Mysticism



Cosmic Purpose



Science of Ethics



Conclusion


Index