
A Threefold Cord
Philosophy, Science, Religion. A Discussion between Viscount Samuel and Professor Herbert Dingle.
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 11. April 2013
Book
Hardback
280 pages
978-0-415-82935-9 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1961, this book originated in the belief that there was an urgent need for a greater association between philosophers and scientists and of both with men of religion. The problem of bringing this association into being is approached from different angles by the two authors, who, while agreeing on the main thesis, differ on many details, and the discussion is largely concerned with an examination of the points of difference. It ranges over the significance of scientific concepts, such as ether, energy, space and time, the place of mathematics in science and of linguistics in philosophy, the nature of scientific thought in relation to the universe as a whole, problems of life, mind, ethics and theology. It also raises questions of importance concerning the present attitudes of organizations dealing with these matters towards their respective concerns.
While the main purpose is always kept in view, a certain amount of discursiveness allows for the introduction of incidental matters of interest in themselves as well as in their relation to the central theme. The book has been written for the layman, and the student, while not, by over-simplification, offending the expert and the erudite.
While the main purpose is always kept in view, a certain amount of discursiveness allows for the introduction of incidental matters of interest in themselves as well as in their relation to the central theme. The book has been written for the layman, and the student, while not, by over-simplification, offending the expert and the erudite.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-82935-9 (9780415829359)
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(Viscount) Herbert Louis Samuel | Herbert Dingle
A Threefold Cord
Philosophy, Science, Religion. A Discussion between Viscount Samuel and Professor Herbert Dingle.
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Persons
Professor Herbert Dingle, Former Chair of History and Philosophy of Science, London University. Viscount Samuel, former High Commissioner.
Content
Foreword 1. View-Points 2. Energy and the Ether 3. Science and Mathematics 4. Life and Mind 5. Retrospect and Prospect