Throughout history, scientific discovery has clashed with religious dogma, creating conflict, controversy, and sometimes violent dispute. In this enlightening and accessible volume, distinguished historian and Pulitzer Prizeβwinning author Edward Larson and Michael Ruse, philosopher of science and G
On Faith and Science
β Scribed by Larson, Edward John;Ruse, Michael
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Year
- 2017
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Looking up to god or the cosmos ; The Tao of physics and other big ideas ; The brain, the mind, and the soul ; Rock, fossil, god ; Darwinism and belief ; The evolution of humanity ; Sex and gender ; Eugenics, genetics, and playing god ; Living on earth ; Bibliographic essay: where to look from here.
β¦ Table of Contents
Looking up to god or the cosmos
The Tao of physics and other big ideas
The brain, the mind, and the soul
Rock, fossil, god
Darwinism and belief
The evolution of humanity
Sex and gender
Eugenics, genetics, and playing god
Living on earth
Bibliographic essay: where to look from here.
β¦ Subjects
Religion et sciences
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