The Justification of Science and the Rationality of Religious Belief

Banner, Michael C.

ISBN 10: 0198248210 / ISBN 13: 9780198248217

Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1990

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Justification of Science and the Rationality of Religious Belief
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198248210
• ISBN 13: 9780198248217
• Binding: Hardcover (Original Cloth)
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
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Synopsis

In this critical examination of recent accounts of the nature of science and of its justification given by Kuhn, Popper, Lakatos, Laudan, and Newton-Smith, Banner contends that models of scientific rationality which are used in criticism of religious beliefs are in fact often inadequate as accounts of the nature of science. He argues that a realist philosophy of science both reflects the character of science and scientific justifications, and suggests that religious belief could be given a justification of the same sort.

Review

`The book not only seeks to uphold the place of rationality in both science and religion, it is itself a superb example of the use of rationality in this area.' Journal of Theological Studies `very clearly written and contains useful summaries of a number of important discussions' Theology `interesting and informative monograph' Times Higher Education Supplement