
Monotheism and the Rise of Science
J. L. Schellenberg(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 17. December 2020
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Paperback/Softback
60 pages
978-1-108-79490-9 (ISBN)
Description
This Element traces the effects of science's rise on the cultural status of monotheism. Starting in the past, it shows how monotheism contributed to science's rise, and how, returning the favour, science provided aid and support, until fairly recently, for the continuing success of monotheism in the west. Turning to the present, the Element explores reasons for supposing that explanatorily, and even on an existential level, science is taking over monotheism's traditional roles in western culture. These reasons are found to be less powerful than is commonly supposed, though the existential challenge can be made effective when framed in an unusual and indirect manner. Finally, the Element considers how the relationship between science's high standing and the status of monotheism might appear in the future. Could something like monotheism rise again, and might science help it do so? The Element concludes that an affirmative answer is possible.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
98 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-79490-9 (9781108794909)
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Content
1. Aims and Terms; 2. Did Monotheism Benefit From Science's Rise?; 3. Is Science Taking Over Monotheism's Traditional Roles?; 4. Will Science Help Monotheism Rise Again?; 5. Epilogue.