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The Constant Fire: Beyond the Science vs. Religion Debate
Adam Frank
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Description for The Constant Fire: Beyond the Science vs. Religion Debate
Paperback. Drawing from the author's experience as a practicing astrophysicist and from the writings of the scholars of religion, philosophy, and mythology, this title locates the connective tissue linking science and religion - their commonality as sacred pursuits - and finds their shared aspiration in pursuit of 'the True and the Real'. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
Eloquent, urgent, and inspiring, "The Constant Fire" tackles the acrimonious debate between science and religion, taking us beyond its stagnant parameters into the wider domain of human spiritual experience. From a Neolithic archaeological site in Ireland to modern theories of star formation, Adam Frank traverses a wide terrain, broadening our sights and allowing us to imagine an alternative perspective. Drawing from his experience as a practicing astrophysicist and from the writings of the great scholars of religion, philosophy, and mythology, Frank locates the connective tissue linking science and religion - their commonality as sacred pursuits - and finds their shared ... Read more
Eloquent, urgent, and inspiring, "The Constant Fire" tackles the acrimonious debate between science and religion, taking us beyond its stagnant parameters into the wider domain of human spiritual experience. From a Neolithic archaeological site in Ireland to modern theories of star formation, Adam Frank traverses a wide terrain, broadening our sights and allowing us to imagine an alternative perspective. Drawing from his experience as a practicing astrophysicist and from the writings of the great scholars of religion, philosophy, and mythology, Frank locates the connective tissue linking science and religion - their commonality as sacred pursuits - and finds their shared ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520265868
SKU
V9780520265868
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About Adam Frank
Adam Frank is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester and a regular contributor to Discover and Astronomy magazines. He has also written for Scientific American and many other publications. He was a Hubble Fellow and is the recipient of an American Astronomical Society Prize for his scientific writing.
Reviews for The Constant Fire: Beyond the Science vs. Religion Debate
"An elegant reimagining of the relationship between science and spirituality... Challenges the assumption that science and religion are implacable foes." Chronicle Of Higher Education "The most striking aspect ... is the passion that Adam Frank displays in writing about his experience as a scientist." Times Higher Education "Frank's book is most interesting; it is an easy read."
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