- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: SPCK Publishing (20 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0281055459
- ISBN-13: 978-0281055456
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 613,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In his latest work Ian Barbour tackles some of the thorniest issues posed by contemporary thought. He offers astute analyses of the shape and import of evolutionary theory, indeterminacy, neuroscience, information theory and artificial intelligence. He also addresses deeper philosophical issues and the idea of nature itself. Then with characteristic clarity and verve, Barbour advances to the interconnected religious questions at he core of contemporary debate: Are humans free? Does religion itself evolve? Are we immortal? How does God act in nature?
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Ian Barbour is one of the foremost thinkers in science and theology. He is Bean Professor of Science, Technology and Society at Carleton College, Minnesota, and recipient of a Templeton Prize in Religion. He is the author of When Science Meets Religion (SPCK) and Religion and Science, Historical and contemporary issues.
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A good reference book but not a "beach read".
20 Oct 2002
Format:Paperback
This is a dense and demanding read and, unless you have a basic comprehension of the deeper issues of both science and Christianity, you will be zooming around in Twilight Zone.
In Barbour's book quantum physics meets process theology, thrashes around and out comes... hum, well, I'm not actually sure. I got a bit lost in post-Darwinian evolution, genetics, neuroscience, astronomy, thermodynamics and relativity. I almost had it when Barbour threw in a dose of genetic engineering and global environmental issues. I felt like I was back at Cal State in a 400 level class as a freshman. Get the drift? "Genetic Drift"?
It is best to give you an example of his writing from a portion of his opening statement, Chapter 4;
"I hope to show that it is consistent with neuroscience, computer science and a theological view of human nature to understand a person as a multilevel, psychosomatic unity.... In the first three sections (of this chapter) I look at neuroscience, theology and research on artificial intelligence. I then examine some philosophical interpretations of consciousness. Finally I suggest that process philosophy (Albert Whitehead) can provide a conceptual framework for integrating these varied prospective on human nature."
When you consider his astute, erudite writing, and that he is tackling some of the thorniest issues confronting contemporary science and theology today, you have a slow and demanding read.
Dr. Barbour seldom uses stories or examples, but, when he does, they are like rain on parched earth. Relished.
Conditionally Recommended for any science or theology student or professional.
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