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Science and Religion: An Introduction
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Science and Religion: An Introduction
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From Publishers Weekly
McGrath's argument in this book is schematic. He begins with three turning points in the history of science: the Copernican and Galilean controversies, the mechanistic universe of Newton and the upset caused by Darwin's theory of evolution. According to McGrath, these landmarks shaped the question of whether religion is an "ally" or an "enemy" of science. It is his contention that both responses have had considerable impact on religion over the last two centuries, in the form of liberalism, modernism, neo-orthodoxy and evangelicalism. These four strands of Christian theology have developed both confrontational and nonconfrontational models of the relationship between religion and science. McGrath outlines the impact of philosophers of science, such as Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn, on religion as well as the impact of the philosophy of religion on scientific questions. He also explores the use of models and analogies in science and religion and devotes two chapters to an examination of issues and case studies. Most helpful are his short summaries of the positions of key thinkers in this dialogue: Ian Barbour, Arthur Peacocke, John Polkinghorne and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, among others. McGrath's book provides a useful starting point for those entering the study of science and religion.
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Review
"McGrath's book provides a useful starting point for those entering the study of science and religion." Publishers Weekly
"A first rate introduction to the field, partly aimed at students on the burgeoning number of science and religion courses."Network
"McGrath discusses clearly and methodically the various issues related to the field...Overall, the book is fair and objective in its assessments." Choice
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M. A. Covington M A Covington (Athens, GA United States) | 
16/09/2001
16/09/2001
Most books on science and religion are either anti-religion (wanting to throw out historic Christianity) or anti-science (wanting to throw out the evidence for evolution, the age of the earth and the universe, etc.).
This one is neither, and that's what makes it a good book. McGrath has a virtue that is somewhat uncommon among conservative religious writers, and that is his profound respect for people and opinions with which he disagrees. Thus, he gives a fair presentation of ideas other than his own.
I'm amused that another reviewer thought McGrath was too critical of fundamentalists. Other critics think McGrath *is* a fundamentalist!
But to clear the air a little, McGrath uses the word "fundamentalist" to describe, not merely conservative doctrines, but a particular sociology that involves eagerness to be separate from everyone with whom one disagrees even slightly. McGrath is conservative but not, in that sense, fundamentalist.
Steve Jackson stevejackson100atyahoocom (New England) |
16/06/2000
16/06/2000
Alister McGrath has written an excellent book providing background information for anyone seeking to understand the relationship between science and religion. The book is valuable because McGrath provides historical background to the issue as well as discussing some issues topically. He then provides "case studies" as well as brief discussion of particular authors who are important in this field such as Barbour, de Chardin and Panenberg.
I do have some small criticisms. First, McGrath's discussion of Fundamentalism seems somewhat unfair and focuses on the worst parts of the movement. Second, some of the bigrpahical studies are a little too short (probably inevitable in a survey work). Third, McGrath only mentions the work of Stanley Jaki once. I think Jaki deserved a separate section, along with other prominent writers on the subject.
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