Nature, Human Nature, and God

In his latest work, the dean of religion and science tackles some of the thorniest issues posed by contemporary thought. Thoroughly conversant with current developments, Barbour 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 the core of contemporary debate: Are humans free? Does religion itself evolve? Are we immortal? Is God omnipotent? How does God act in nature? Barbour's creative and constructive work offers hope that newer religious insights and imperatives occasioned by deep interaction with science can address the environmental and global challenges posed by science's relentless advance.

Author: Ian G. Barbour
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 06/24/2002
Pages: 184
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.44h x 5.78w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9780800634773

About the Author
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Ian G. Barbour is Bean Professor of Science, Technology, and Society, Emeritus at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. A recipient of the Templeton Prize in Religion, Barbour is author of When Science Meets Religion (2000) and Religion and Science: Historical and Contemporary Issues (1997).

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