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Science and religion : are they compatible? / Daniel C. Dennett, Alvin Plantinga

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Point/counterpoint seriesPublication details: New York : Oxford University Press, 2011Description: viii, 82 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9780199738427 (pbk.)
  • 0199738424 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 201.65 DEN S
Contents:
Science and religion: where the conflict really lies / Alvin Plantinga -- Truths that miss their mark: naturalism unscathed / Daniel C. Dennett -- Superman vs. God? / Alvin Plantinga -- Habits of imagination and their effect on incredulity : reply to Plantinga (essay 2) / Daniel C. Dennett -- Naturalism against science / Alvin Plantinga -- No miracles needed / Daniel C. Dennett
Summary: "One of today's most controversial and heated issues is whether or not the conflict between science and religion can be reconciled. In Science and Religion: Are They Compatible?, renowned philosophers Daniel C. Dennett and Alvin Plantinga expand upon the arguments that they presented in an exciting live debate held at the 2009 American Philosophical Association Central Division conferenceSummary: An enlightening discussion that will motivate students to think critically, Science and Religion: Are They Compatible? opens with Plantinga's assertion that Christianity is compatible with evolutionary theory because Christians believe that God created the living world, and it is entirely possible that God did so by using a process of evolution. Dennett vigorously rejects this argument, provoking a reply from Plantinga, another response from Dennett, and final statements from both sides. As philosophers, the authors possess expert skills in critical analysis; their arguments provide a model of dialogue between those who strongly disagree. Ideal for courses in philosophy of religion, science and religion, and philosophy of science, Science and Religion is also captivating reading for general readers."--pub. desc
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Includes bibliographical references and index

Science and religion: where the conflict really lies / Alvin Plantinga -- Truths that miss their mark: naturalism unscathed / Daniel C. Dennett -- Superman vs. God? / Alvin Plantinga -- Habits of imagination and their effect on incredulity : reply to Plantinga (essay 2) / Daniel C. Dennett -- Naturalism against science / Alvin Plantinga -- No miracles needed / Daniel C. Dennett

"One of today's most controversial and heated issues is whether or not the conflict between science and religion can be reconciled. In Science and Religion: Are They Compatible?, renowned philosophers Daniel C. Dennett and Alvin Plantinga expand upon the arguments that they presented in an exciting live debate held at the 2009 American Philosophical Association Central Division conference

An enlightening discussion that will motivate students to think critically, Science and Religion: Are They Compatible? opens with Plantinga's assertion that Christianity is compatible with evolutionary theory because Christians believe that God created the living world, and it is entirely possible that God did so by using a process of evolution. Dennett vigorously rejects this argument, provoking a reply from Plantinga, another response from Dennett, and final statements from both sides. As philosophers, the authors possess expert skills in critical analysis; their arguments provide a model of dialogue between those who strongly disagree. Ideal for courses in philosophy of religion, science and religion, and philosophy of science, Science and Religion is also captivating reading for general readers."--pub. desc

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