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Title: Nature, Human Nature, and God (Theology and the Sciences Series) by Ian G. Barbour ISBN: 0-8006-3477-2 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: July, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (1 review)
Rating: 3
Summary: A good reference book but not a "beach read".
Comment: 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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Title: In Our Image: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Spirit (Theology and the Sciences Series) by Noreen L. Herzfeld ISBN: 0800634764 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Minding God: Theology and the Cognitive Sciences (Theology and the Sciences) by Gregory R. Peterson, George R. Peterson ISBN: 0800634985 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: December, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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Title: When Science Meets Religion : Enemies, Strangers, or Partners? by Ian G. Barbour ISBN: 006060381X Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 16 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Sleuthing the Divine: The Nexus of Science and Spirit by Kevin Sharpe ISBN: 0800632362 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: November, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Religion and Science by Ian G. Barbour ISBN: 0060609389 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 10 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $20.95 |
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