Religion And Science

This is a one-stop resource for undergraduate students examining the many complexities of the relationship between religion and science. The relationship between religion and science is undoubtedly one of the key issues of our times. Many of the most puzzling, intriguing and thought-provoking questions that are the subject of often contentious discussion today, not just in intellectual circles, but in the culture at large, are related in some fundamental way to the religion/science debate/dialogue.

It is an important debate for students of philosophy, theology and philosophy of religion. Religion and Science: An Introduction is a comprehensive and easy to use textbook on these intriguing issues. It is a one-stop resource for undergraduate students examining the many complexities of the relationship between religion and science.

Review: Brendan Sweetman has done impressive work in Religion and Science: An Introduction, summarizing the history of the relationship of religion and science, as well as clearly explaining the issues that are of concern for us today. The book covers such important topics as the religious, philosophical and moral implications of evolutionary theory, the nature of the human person, evidence for design in the universe, and the place of ethics in both fields.

His explanations of religious doctrine and scientific theory are accurate and easy to understand.[...] Sweetman presents evidence that the relationship between science and religion can be a cooperative one rather than one of conflict. He gives many examples to support his argument that dialogue can lead to mutual respect and collaboration. [...] This book is a must read for anyone who wants be informed about this important and timely debate.

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