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Vying for Truth - Theology and the Natural Sciences: From the 17th Century to the Present
The emancipation of the natural sciences from religion was a gradual affair during the last four centuries. Initially many of the leading scientists were churchmen indicating a symbiosis between faith and reason. Due to the increasing specialization in the sciences this close connection came to an end often leading to antagonism and mutual suspicion. This book traces this historical development with its twists and turns in both Europe and North America. It depicts the major players in this story and outlines their specific contributions. The main focus is on the 19th and 20th centuries with figures such as Darwin and Hodge, but also Beecher and Abbott in the 19th century. In the 20th century the narrative starts with Karl Barth and moves all the way to Hawking and Tipler. Special attention is given to representatives from North America, Great Britain, and Germany. In conclusion important issues are presented in the present-day dialogue between theology and the natural sciences. The issue of design and fine-tuning is picked up, and advances in brain research. Finally technological issues are assessed and the status of medicine as a helpmate for life is discussed. An informative and thought-provoking book.
Book Details
- Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
- Publish Date: Jun 18th, 2014
- Pages: 236
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.00in - 4.90in - 0.60in - 0.60lb
- EAN: 9783525540282
- Categories: • Christianity - History• Religion & Science• History
About the Author
Schwarz, Hans: - Hans Schwarz is professor of Systematic Theology and Contemporary Theological Issues at the University of Regensburg.
Praise for this book
"Schwarz proves himself to be the finest guide to yet attempt the construction of a map through the perilous land called 'science and theology' or 'theology and science.' Anyone even remotely interested in or concerned with this subject owe it to their intellectual development to read Schwarz." -- Jim West, Zwinglius Redivivus