Nature, Human Nature and God by Ian G Barbour

Nature, Human Nature and God by Ian G Barbour

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This title analyzes the shape and import of evolutionary theory, indeterminacy, neuroscience, information theory and artificial intelligence. It then advances to the interconnected religious questions at the core of contemporary debate: Are humans free? Does religion itself evolve?

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Nature, Human Nature and God by Ian G Barbour

In his latest work Ian Barbour tackles some of the thorniest issues posed by contemporary thought. He offers astute analyses of the shape and import of evolutionary theory, indeterminacy, neuroscience, information theory and artificial intelligence. He also addresses deeper philosophical issues and the idea of nature itself. Then with characteristic clarity and verve, Barbour advances to the interconnected religious questions at he core of contemporary debate: Are humans free? Does religion itself evolve? Are we immortal? How does God act in nature?
Ian Barbour is one of the foremost thinkers in science and theology. He is Bean Professor of Science, Technology and Society at Carleton College, Minnesota, and recipient of a Templeton Prize in Religion. He is the author of When Science Meets Religion (SPCK) and Religion and Science, Historical and contemporary issues.
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ISBN 13 9780281055456
ISBN 10 0281055459
Title Nature, Human Nature and God
Author Ian G Barbour
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Year published 2002-09-20
Number of pages 160
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