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Exploring science, religion, and reality from multiple viewpoints. This collection surveys how science and faith have shaped our understanding of the world, today and across history.
Framed by an insightful introduction, the essays examine whether science and religion must clash or can complement each other. Drawing on responses from prominent thinkers, it offers a nuanced view of how our explanations of nature have evolved and what that means for belief, truth, and human experience.
- Clear discussions of why old conflicts may be less relevant now
- Different angles on how science and religion relate to the outside world
- Accessible explanations of complex ideas about reality, knowledge, and evidence
- Connections between philosophy, history, and the practice of science
Ideal for readers curious about the intersection of science and faith, the evolution of modern thought, and the roots of contemporary debates in philosophy and religion.
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Joseph Needham FRS (1900-1995) was the founder of the Science and Civilisation in China project.
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