Science and Religion

Science and ReligionDiscover an insightful examination of the intricate relationship between science and religion with 'Science and Religion' by Yves Gingras. This essential read, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2017, explores the enduring debate on the compatibility of scientific inquiry and theological beliefs. Delve into the historical context, from Galileos condemnation in 1633 to John Paul II's rehabilitation in 1992. This book intricately traces how science has

Discover an insightful examination of the intricate relationship between science and religion with 'Science and Religion' by Yves Gingras. This essential read, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2017, explores the enduring debate on the compatibility of scientific inquiry and theological beliefs. Delve into the historical context, from Galileo’s condemnation in 1633 to John Paul II's rehabilitation in 1992. This book intricately traces how science has gradually distanced itself from religion, showcasing how these two institutions have developed conflicting methodologies and ways of knowing. Instead of the harmonious dialogue often suggested, Gingras firmly argues that a genuine conversation between science and religion is not possible due to their fundamentally different approaches to knowledge. Spanning 272 pages, this brand new release is perfect for students and academics interested in the history of both science and religion, as well as curious readers eager to understand this complex subject. With an ISBN of 9781509518937, grab your copy today and join the dialogue on this timeless issue. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509518937
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 272


Description:


Today we hear renewed calls for a dialogue between science and religion: why has the old question of the relations between science and religion now returned to the public domain and what is at stake in this debate?


To answer these questions, historian and sociologist of science Yves Gingras retraces the long history of the troubled relationship between science and religion, from the condemnation of Galileo for heresy in 1633 until his rehabilitation by John Paul II in 1992. He reconstructs the process of the gradual separation of science from theology and religion, showing how God and natural theology became marginalized in the scientific field in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries In contrast to the dominant trend among historians of science, Gingras argues that science and religion are social institutions that give rise to incompatible ways of knowing, rooted in different methodologies and forms of knowledge, and that there never was, and cannot be, a genuine dialogue between them


Wide-ranging and authoritative, this new book on one of the fundamental questions of Western thought will be of great interest to students and scholars of the history of science and of religion as well as to general readers who are intrigued by the new and much-publicized conversations about the alleged links between science and religion.