Religion and Science (Paperback, Revised)

One feels it has all been said before - and much of it by Bertrand Russell before. Not a tabloid presentation of the relation of religion and science, nor the final answer to the argument. Simply a survey of the development of one and the other up to the point of successive clashes, a rather feeble attempt to redefine religion so as to make it practicable in view of modern science, and a denial of certain tenets accepted by many of your customers. (Kirkus Reviews)

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 reevaluation 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 conflicts between science and theology up to date, focusing on issues arising after World War II.

This classic is sure to interest all readers of philosophy and religion, as well as those interested in Russell's thought and writings.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 1998
First published:	May 1997
Authors:	Bertrand Russell
Introduction by:	Michael Ruse (Professor of Philosophy and Zoology)
Dimensions:	204 x 135 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	254
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-511551-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > History of ideas, intellectual history Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Christianity > Christian theology Promotions
LSN:	0-19-511551-1
Barcode:	9780195115512

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