Exploring Science and Belief

by Poole, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781598563320
• ISBN10: 1598563327
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-07
• Publisher: Hendrickson Pub

Summary

In this new edition of his bestselling book, Michael Poole explores the interaction between science and religious belief. He faces the dilemmas and finds some unexpected solutions. Subjects covered include: Do science and the Bible contradict each other? Is faith believing what you know isn't true? Does science rule out miracles? Has the work of Darwin ruled out the idea of a creating God? Is the universe a cosmic accident or God's design? Substantially rewritten, updated, and enlarged to take account of the changing field, Exploring Science and Belief is a concise, clear, and color-illustrated introduction, ideal for both general readers and students. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Michael Poole a Lecturer in Science Education at King's College, London

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
God's 'Two Books'	p. 9
Watch Your Language!	p. 19
Explaining Explanations	p. 30
Belief, Faith and Evidence	p. 40
Miracles	p. 56
First and Last Things	p. 65
The Galileo Affair	p. 71
Enemies or Allies?	p. 86
Creation and Evolution	p. 92
Accident or Design?	p. 110
Endnotes	p. 123
Index	p. 124
Picture Acknowledgments	p. 128
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