God, Chance and Purpose: Can God Have It Both Ways? - Softcover

Bartholomew, David J.

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9780521707084: God, Chance and Purpose: Can God Have It Both Ways?
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ISBN 10: 0521707080 ISBN 13: 9780521707084
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Scientific accounts of existence give chance a central role. At the smallest level, quantum theory involves uncertainty and evolution is driven by chance and necessity. These ideas do not fit easily with theology in which chance has been seen as the enemy of purpose. One option is to argue, as proponents of Intelligent Design do, that chance is not real and can be replaced by the work of a Designer. Others adhere to a deterministic theology in which God is in total control. Neither of these views, it is argued, does justice to the complexity of nature or the greatness of God. The thesis of this book is that chance is neither unreal nor non-existent but an integral part of God's creation. This view is expounded, illustrated and defended by drawing on the resources of probability theory and numerous examples from the natural and social worlds.

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About the Author

David J. Bartholomew is Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His numerous publications include Measuring Intelligence: Facts and Fallacies (2004).

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521707080
ISBN 13 
9780521707084
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
272
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