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The Scientific and the Divine. Conflict and Reconciliation from Ancient Greece to the Present.
Arieti, James A.; Wilson, Patrick A.
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Description for The Scientific and the Divine. Conflict and Reconciliation from Ancient Greece to the Present.
Hardback. Examines the perennial issues that keep science and religion at arm's length, clarifies those issues, and fits them into an historical framework-from Plato, to Aquinas, to today's thinkers. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAX; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 572.
There have been many—too many—attempts over the centuries to bring science and religion into harmony. James A. Arieti and Patrick A. Wilson survey and assess these various efforts, from Plato to Aquinas to present-day philosophers and theologians. The Scientific & The Divine examines the perennial issues that keep science and religion at arm's length, clarify those issues, and fit them into an historical framework. This book is ideal for use as a textbook in any course that discusses the interplay between science and faith. Arieti and Wilson do not push an agenda—they take a critical, analytical look at the ... Read more
There have been many—too many—attempts over the centuries to bring science and religion into harmony. James A. Arieti and Patrick A. Wilson survey and assess these various efforts, from Plato to Aquinas to present-day philosophers and theologians. The Scientific & The Divine examines the perennial issues that keep science and religion at arm's length, clarify those issues, and fit them into an historical framework. This book is ideal for use as a textbook in any course that discusses the interplay between science and faith. Arieti and Wilson do not push an agenda—they take a critical, analytical look at the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742513969
SKU
V9780742513969
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About Arieti, James A.; Wilson, Patrick A.
James A. Arieti is Graves H. Thompson Professor of Classics at Hampden-Sydney College. Patrick A. Wilson is associate professor of philosophy at Hampden-Sydney College.
Reviews for The Scientific and the Divine. Conflict and Reconciliation from Ancient Greece to the Present.
This is a clear and thoughtful discussion on the science/religion relationship. It is historically sensitive, yet fully up to date. It is balanced, yet does not hesitate to wade into major controversies. I recommend the book strongly.
Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University This is a scholarly book, sufficiently researched and highly readable. With ... Read more
Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University This is a scholarly book, sufficiently researched and highly readable. With ... Read more