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Evolution and Emergence
S.J. William R. Stoeger
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Description for Evolution and Emergence
hardcover. A collection of essays by experts in the field, exploring how nature works to produce systems of increasing complexity from simple components, and how our understanding of this phenomenon of emergence can lead us to a deeper appreciation of both our humanity and our relationship with God. Num Pages: 392 pages, figures. BIC Classification: HPM; HRAB; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662.
A collection of essays by experts in the field, exploring how nature works at every level to produce more complex and highly organized objects, systems, and organisms from much simpler components, and how our increasing understanding of this universal phenomenon of emergence can lead us to a deeper and richer appreciation of who we are as human beings and of our relationship to God. Several chapters introduce the key philosophical ideas about reductionism and emergence, while others explore the fascinating world of emergent phenomena in physics, biology, and the neurosciences. Finally there are contributions probing the meaning and significance of ... Read more
A collection of essays by experts in the field, exploring how nature works at every level to produce more complex and highly organized objects, systems, and organisms from much simpler components, and how our increasing understanding of this universal phenomenon of emergence can lead us to a deeper and richer appreciation of who we are as human beings and of our relationship to God. Several chapters introduce the key philosophical ideas about reductionism and emergence, while others explore the fascinating world of emergent phenomena in physics, biology, and the neurosciences. Finally there are contributions probing the meaning and significance of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199204717
SKU
V9780199204717
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About S.J. William R. Stoeger
Nancey Murphy is Professor of Christian Philosphy at Fuller Seminary, Pasadena. William R. Stoeger, SJ is Staff Astrophysicist, Vatican Observatory, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona.
Reviews for Evolution and Emergence
stimulating and thought provoking book.
Celia Deane-Drummond, Science & Christian Belief
The essays here are a welcome contribution
James G. Murphy Milltown Studies
All in all this is a fascinating collection of essays with differently nuanced positions on the vital themes of emergence, human personhood, and theological reflections thereon.
Rodney Holder, Journal of Theological Studies ... Read more
Celia Deane-Drummond, Science & Christian Belief
The essays here are a welcome contribution
James G. Murphy Milltown Studies
All in all this is a fascinating collection of essays with differently nuanced positions on the vital themes of emergence, human personhood, and theological reflections thereon.
Rodney Holder, Journal of Theological Studies ... Read more