- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Yale University Press (1 Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0300138407
- ISBN-13: 978-0300138405
- Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 13.9 x 0.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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I would recommend reading 'Belief in God in an Age of Science' to get a picture of Polkinghorne's views, rather than this book. the main problem is that the links between theology and quantum theory aren't always particularly strong. In fairness, it is clearly written, enjoyable, and Polkinghorne displays his usual warmth and humour. But it didn't feel a very robust work, I felt no more compelled to delve deeper into christian theology, and, in this work, I didn't see it displaying the 'verisilimitude' Polkinghorne is confident it possesses. It does give a good account of the unfolding of ideas in both christian theology and quantum theory, but, overall, I felt the whole was not as good as its various parts.
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A really well written, succinct account. I think it's accessible for both non-physicists and laity, apart from a few 'long words' in the first chapter.
Essentially JP draws a series of parallels between Quantum Physics and Theology concluding that the methodologies, human limitations and uncertainties make the two fields 'Cousins' (title of the last chapter): 'Our dissection of the truth-seeking strategies employed in science and theology has revealed significant underlying similarities between these two superficially different forms of rational enquiry, each concerned with its specific aspect of reality.' (p.105) '... the cousinly relationships that exist between different forms of creaturely truth-seeking endeavour derive ultimately from the fact that the universe was created as an ... integrated world, whose deep intelligibility and consistency is a manifestation of the divine Word ...' (p.109)
JP also touches on theodicy.
If you're interested in this subject(s!?) I would certainly recommend it.
Essentially JP draws a series of parallels between Quantum Physics and Theology concluding that the methodologies, human limitations and uncertainties make the two fields 'Cousins' (title of the last chapter): 'Our dissection of the truth-seeking strategies employed in science and theology has revealed significant underlying similarities between these two superficially different forms of rational enquiry, each concerned with its specific aspect of reality.' (p.105) '... the cousinly relationships that exist between different forms of creaturely truth-seeking endeavour derive ultimately from the fact that the universe was created as an ... integrated world, whose deep intelligibility and consistency is a manifestation of the divine Word ...' (p.109)
JP also touches on theodicy.
If you're interested in this subject(s!?) I would certainly recommend it.
Format:Paperback
Here theology is only briefly mentioned. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject. Provides a useful basis for undergraduate study.
Dr S
Dr S
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