God & Science: Divine Causation And the Laws of Nature
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God & Science: Divine Causation And the Laws of Nature
by Richard L. Thompson (Sadaputa dasa)
In the world of modern science, traditional religion is often seen as a
force of ignorance which attempts to impose outdated ideas on scientific
truth. At the same time, many scientists see science giving rise to a
materialistic doctrine of scientism that aims to eradicate the spiritual
world view of religion. This may seem to be an irreconcilable conflict.
But there is another way to look at it. Science and religion can
interact synergistically to generate new and interesting ideas. God
& Science is a collection of essays that examine the relationship
between modern science and the Vaishnava tradition of India. Although
little known in the West, the Vaishnava tradition is based on a
monotheistic philosophy having much in common with Judeo-Christian
thought. When brought into contact with modern science, Vaishnavism
generates some of the same questions that arise from the confrontation
of science and Christianity. At the same time, there are significant
differences. These essays contain a smorgasbord of novel insights that
provide new perspectives on the relation between science and religion.
Softbound, 217 pages.