Dancing to Diversity : Science Religion Dialogue in India

Contents Preface. Introduction. I. Science religion dialogue 1. Science and spirituality an introductory Hindu appraisal/Mudagi B.S. 2. Science and religion dialogue insights from Public Understanding of Science/Shiju Sam Varughese. II. Unity of nature 3. Social systems and dual realities the perspective of system philosophy/Luke George. 4. Bohm's search for unity through diversity/Kamladevi R. Kunkolienker. 5. The undivided universe underlying unity through diversity/Richard D'Souza S.J. III. Nature of diversity 6. Book of nature comparing few Keplerian and tribal perspectives/Sonajharia Minz. 7. Biodiversity the need for today and tomorrow/Sonali Bagchi. 8. Natural disasters as the diverse steps of the cosmic dance/Binoy Pichalakkattu S.J. 9. Science and religion in healing processes through alternative methods/M.J. Peter. 10. Beauty in science religion engagement/S. Vanathu Antoni. 11. The wonder that we are reflections on being human in the world/Tina Thomas. 12. Application of science religion dialogue spirituality and living standards a statistical study/Alice Thomas. 13. Artificial intelligence some challenging possibilities/Francis David Kullu S.J. 14. The revolution of genetic engineering an enquiry from the perspective of science and religion/Antony Inico S.J. 15. Stem cell research and ethical implications/Sini George. Index. Only recently powered by the information space and bio technology has India regained its proper place in the scientific and technological sphere of life. India can proudly claim today that its diversity and depth embrace also the different scientific domains. In this collection of essays the authors have been focusing on the diversity of India based on its scientific and religious dimensions. The articles in this volume affirm diversity that is constitutive of Indian ethos and urge the readers to celebrate such a diversity which contributes constructively and creatively to the depth of Indian religiosity and way of life. It is the fervent hope of the editor that the readers will appreciate the deep diversity that is India discern the unity that runs through the diverse life forms and perceive the contributions of sciences and religions to maintain the rich tradition of enhancing diversity that does facilitated unity. 246 pp.…