Books of Distinction

The voice of a renowned professor of philosophy in Poland, who is also a Roman Catholic priest, is introduced to the United States in this collection of his provocative essays on the interplay of science and religion. Michael Heller progressively outlines systematic steps that might lead to a peaceful coexistence of these traditionally separate fields of study. Some essays have their roots in the author’s work in physics and cosmology, while others present his theories on the language of God, creation, and transcendence, inspired by his work in the applications of so-called noncommutative geometry, an emerging field of study.

The book is organized into four sections, each preceded by a brief introduction explaining the order of the essays and their internal logic.

Part One deals with methodology, evaluates the theological interpretation of scientific theories, and proposes a program for a “theology of science.”
Part Two looks at the interaction of science and religion from a historical perspective. Topics include the evolution of ideas connected with the place of man in the Universe and the evolution of matter, among others.
Part Three concentrates on the “creation and science” quandary, including the Big Bang theory and the role of probability and chance in science, as well as their impact on theological questions.
Part Four looks for vestiges of transcendence in contemporary science.

Book of Distinction: 2005
Publication Date: October 2003
ISBN: 9781932031348 (1932031340), $22.95, Paperback
Illustrations: no
Publisher: Templeton Foundation Press

Author Info

Michael Heller is professor of philosophy at the Pontifical Academy of Theology in Cracow, Poland, and an adjunct member of the Vatican Observatory staff. He is an ordained Roman Catholic priest with a master's degree in philosophy and a Ph.D. in cosmology. His current research focuses on relativistic cosmology and the application of noncommutative geometry to physics and cosmology.

Editorial Reviews



	Creative Tension Essays on Science and Religion Heller, Michael List Price: $22.95 Available at the Publisher's website Book Information / Details Author Info Editorial Reviews Press Release The voice of a renowned professor of philosophy in Poland, who is also a Roman Catholic priest, is introduced to the United States in this collection of his provocative essays on the interplay of science and religion. Michael Heller progressively outlines systematic steps that might lead to a peaceful coexistence of these traditionally separate fields of study. Some essays have their roots in the author’s work in physics and cosmology, while others present his theories on the language of God, creation, and transcendence, inspired by his work in the applications of so-called noncommutative geometry, an emerging field of study. The book is organized into four sections, each preceded by a brief introduction explaining the order of the essays and their internal logic. Part One deals with methodology, evaluates the theological interpretation of scientific theories, and proposes a program for a “theology of science.” Part Two looks at the interaction of science and religion from a historical perspective. Topics include the evolution of ideas connected with the place of man in the Universe and the evolution of matter, among others. Part Three concentrates on the “creation and science” quandary, including the Big Bang theory and the role of probability and chance in science, as well as their impact on theological questions. Part Four looks for vestiges of transcendence in contemporary science. Book of Distinction: 2005 Publication Date: October 2003 ISBN: 9781932031348 (1932031340), $22.95, Paperback Illustrations: no Publisher: Templeton Foundation Press Author Info Michael Heller is professor of philosophy at the Pontifical Academy of Theology in Cracow, Poland, and an adjunct member of the Vatican Observatory staff. He is an ordained Roman Catholic priest with a master's degree in philosophy and a Ph.D. in cosmology. His current research focuses on relativistic cosmology and the application of noncommutative geometry to physics and cosmology. Editorial Reviews Catholic Library World: Volume 74, Number 3 Catholic Library World: Volume 74, Number 3 ESSSAT-News ESSSAT-News First Things First Things Templeton Foundation Press The Small Press Book Review Press Release no press releases for this title
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