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Science and Theology: Their Common Aims and Methods (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

F. W. Westaway

 
9780656223145: Science and Theology: Their Common Aims and Methods (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how science, philosophy, and faith meet in a thoughtful study of evidence and inquiry.

This book surveys the present position of scientific theory and its relation to philosophy and theology, offering clear explanations of key ideas and debates that shape modern thought.

In accessible language, it traces how scientists explain variation, inheritance, and the origin of species, and what these ideas imply for religious belief. It presents examples from genetics, evolution, and the scientific method, while reflecting on how thoughtful leaders and scholars can engage with new facts without losing reverence for truth.
  • Clear explanations of variation, Mendelian inheritance, and the debate between continuous and saltatory change.
  • Discussion of the germ-plasm concept and the role of chromosomes and determinants in heredity.
  • Connections between scientific findings and broader questions about religion, belief, and modern thought.
  • Guidance on intellectual sincerity, scholarship, and how faith communities respond to major scientific shifts.
Ideal for readers of science history, philosophy of science, and religious studies who want a balanced take on how evidence and ideas evolve together.

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