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Is nature all there is? John Haught examines this question and in doing so addresses a fundamental issue in the dialogue of science with religion. The belief that nature is all there is and that no overall purpose exists in the universe is known broadly as 'naturalism'. Naturalism, in this context, denies the existence of any realities distinct from the natural world and human culture. Since the rise of science in the modern world has had so much influence on naturalism's intellectual acceptance, the author focuses on 'scientific' naturalism and the way in which its defenders are now attempting to put a distance between contemporary thought and humanity's religious traditions. Haught seeks to provide a reasonable, scientifically informed alternative to naturalism. His approach will provide the basis for lively discussion among students, scholars, scientists, theologians and intellectually curious people in general.

Addresses a fundamental issue in the dialogue of science with religion
An original contribution to the contemporary debates about the explanatory adequacy of Darwinism
Provides the basis for lively discussion among students, scholars, scientists, theologians and intellectually curious people in general

Book of Distinction: 2007
Publication Date:
ISBN: 9780521609937 (0521609933), $19.99, Paperback
Illustrations: no
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Author Info

Jack F. Haught is Landegger Distinguished Professor of Theology at Georgetown University. His area of specialization is systematic theology, with a particular interest in issues pertaining to science, cosmology, ecology, and religion.

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	Is Nature Enough? Meaning and Truth in the Age of Science Haught, John F. List Price: $19.99 Available at the Publisher's website Book Information / Details Author Info Editorial Reviews Press Release Is nature all there is? John Haught examines this question and in doing so addresses a fundamental issue in the dialogue of science with religion. The belief that nature is all there is and that no overall purpose exists in the universe is known broadly as 'naturalism'. Naturalism, in this context, denies the existence of any realities distinct from the natural world and human culture. Since the rise of science in the modern world has had so much influence on naturalism's intellectual acceptance, the author focuses on 'scientific' naturalism and the way in which its defenders are now attempting to put a distance between contemporary thought and humanity's religious traditions. Haught seeks to provide a reasonable, scientifically informed alternative to naturalism. His approach will provide the basis for lively discussion among students, scholars, scientists, theologians and intellectually curious people in general. Addresses a fundamental issue in the dialogue of science with religion An original contribution to the contemporary debates about the explanatory adequacy of Darwinism Provides the basis for lively discussion among students, scholars, scientists, theologians and intellectually curious people in general Book of Distinction: 2007 Publication Date: ISBN: 9780521609937 (0521609933), $19.99, Paperback Illustrations: no Publisher: Cambridge University Press Author Info Jack F. Haught is Landegger Distinguished Professor of Theology at Georgetown University. His area of specialization is systematic theology, with a particular interest in issues pertaining to science, cosmology, ecology, and religion. Editorial Reviews no reviews for this title Press Release no press releases for this title
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