Science, Evolution, and Religion
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:The science-religion debate is a hot topic in academic circles and contemporary culture, and evolution makes the subject particularly contentious. Does modern science tip the scales toward atheism? Or does religion have resources to support its credibility and relevance? And how does evolution influence both worldviews?Comprehensive, balanced, and engaging, Science, Evolution, and Religion provides a dynamic yet respectful introductionto the science-religion debate, framed as a conflict between theism and atheism and structured around the impact of evolution on both perspectives. Philosophers Michael Peterson and Michael Ruse argue fortheism and atheism, respectively. Peterson occasionally draws from Christian doctrine to supplement theism; Ruse often supports his atheism with elements drawn from the larger context of philosophical naturalism. The result is a rich dialogue on the nature and history of science, cosmic origins, biological origins, the anthropic principle, the foundations of morality, human uniqueness, the meaning of life, and other important topics in this area.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 460358
- Product Code 9780199379378
- ISBNÂ 0199379378
- EANÂ 9780199379378
- Pages 288
- Department Academic
- Category Science
- Sub-Category General
- Publisher Oxford University Press
- Publication Date Aug 2016
- Dimensions 137 x 208 x 12mm
- Weight 0.3kg
Michael Ruse
Michael Ruse is Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, Florida State University. He is the founder and editor of the journal "Biology and Philosophy", and has appeared on "Quirks and Quarks" and the Discovery Channel.
Michael Peterson
Dr. Michael L. Peterson (Ph.D. from the State University of New York) is currently Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the department at Asbury College. Dr. Peterson has written: Evil and the Christian God (Baker Books); Philosophy of Education: Issues and Options (InterVarsity Press); God and Evil: An Introduction to the Issues (HarperCollins/Westview); and his newest book commitment is Christian Theism and the Problem of Evil (forthcoming, Blackwell of Oxford). His next writing project is on philosophical theories of human nature.Dr. Peterson has edited or been senior editor in three books: The Problem of Evil: Selected Readings (Notre Dame, going into its 2nd edition), Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings (Oxford, now in 3rd edition), and Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell, Oxford).
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