Religion and Science: An Introduction

Description

Suitable for undergraduate students, this book examines the many complexities of the relationship between religion and science.

Brendan Sweetman is Professor of Philosophy at Rockhurst University, USA. He is author and editor of ten books, including Religion and Science: An Introduction (2010) and Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy (2007).

"Sweetman's work is a brilliant, lucid, fair and balanced introduction to the historical and contemporary relationship between science and religion. His non-polemical, even-handed book should engage all those with interests in philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, and the vexing question in the history of ideas and culture about whether religion and science are or can be friends or foes." -- Charles Taliaferro, Professor of Philosophy, St. Olaf College, MN, USA. "Brendan Sweetman's book is a model of what an introduction to the topic of science and religion should be. It provides a fine account of how thinkers from ancient times to the present have thought about the topic. It also offers judicious philosophical assessments of their views. Elegantly written, informative, artfully crafted, and thoughtful, Sweetman's book will help readers seriously to reflect on some very complex issues." -- Brian Davies, Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, New York "Brendan Sweetman has done impressive work in Religion and Science: An Introduction, summarizing the history of the relationship of religion and science, as well as clearly explaining the issues that are of concern for us today. The book covers such important topics as the religious, philosophical and moral implications of evolutionary theory, the nature of the human person, evidence for design in the universe, and the place of ethics in both fields. His explanations of religious doctrine and scientific theory are accurate and easy to understand.[...] Sweetman presents evidence that the relationship between science and religion can be a cooperative one rather than one of conflict. He gives many examples to support his argument that dialogue can lead to mutual respect and collaboration. [...] This book is a must read for anyone who wants be informed about this important and timely debate."-- Catholic Library World