Science and the World's Religions
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Science and the World's Religions by Patrick Mcnamara Phd
This trio of volumes contains essays that explore vital existential, moral, or metaphysical issues surrounding the relationship between the sciences and the world's religions. In Science and the World's Religions, experts with scientific and religious backgrounds explore vital existential or practical issues, drawing on whatever sciences are relevant and engaging at least two religious traditions. The multidisciplinary essays exhibit rigorous intellectual, scholarly thinking but are written to clearly communicate to educated adult lay readers. The first volume addresses questions about the origins and purpose of the cosmos and the human project. The second volume investigates the roles of religion and spirituality in human existence, considering issues ranging from the brain and religious experience to the human life cycle. The third volume tackles controversies in which both religion and science are stakeholders, showing how both can deepen understanding and enrich human experience. Together, these three books present readers with powerful tools that enable them to think through the challenge of integrating science with their religious beliefs and spiritual practices.
Fascinating and highly recommended for circulating collections; as the editors admit, this work is 'full of ideas that need to be digested slowly' * Library Journal *
The groundbreaking studies offered in these volumes consider various aspects of religion and science. . . . More recently, religionists and scientists of various persuasions have produced fascinating interdisciplinary research that has provoked lively new discussions and insights. These volumes significantly update recent dialogue. * Choice *
The groundbreaking studies offered in these volumes consider various aspects of religion and science. . . . More recently, religionists and scientists of various persuasions have produced fascinating interdisciplinary research that has provoked lively new discussions and insights. These volumes significantly update recent dialogue. * Choice *
Patrick McNamara, PhD, is associate professor of neurology and psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and is director of the Evolutionary Neurobehavior Laboratory in the Department of Neurology at the BUSM and the VA New England Healthcare System. Wesley J. Wildman, PhD, is professor of philosophy, theology, and ethics at Boston University and convener of the Graduate School's doctoral program in religion and science.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313387326 |
| ISBN 10 | 031338732X |
| Title | Science and the World's Religions |
| Author | Patrick Mcnamara Phd |
| Series | Brain Behavior And Evolution |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Multiple-component retail product |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2012-07-19 |
| Number of pages | 930 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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