About the book
The controversy over Intelligent Design (ID) has now continued for over two decades, with no signs of ending. For its defenders, ID is revolutionary new science, and its opposition is merely ideological. For its critics, ID is both bad science and bad theology. But the polemical nature of the debate makes it difficult to understand the nature of the arguments on all sides. A balanced and deep analysis of a controversial debate, this volume argues that beliefs about the purposiveness or non-purposiveness of nature should not be based merely on science. Rather, the philosophical and theological nature of such questions should be openly acknowledged.
Editions of The Intelligent Design Debate and the Temptation of Scientism
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- ISBN 9781317027331
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- ISBN 9781317027348
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The controversy over Intelligent Design (ID) has now continued for over two decades, with no signs of ending. For its defenders, ID is revolutionary new science, and its opposition is merely ideological. For its critics, ID is both bad science and bad theology. But the polemical nature of the debate makes it difficult to understand the nature of the arguments on all sides. A balanced and deep analysis of a controversial debate, this volume argues that beliefs about the purposiveness or non-purposiveness of nature should not be based merely on science. Rather, the philosophical and theological nature of such questions should be openly acknowledged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Intelligent Design Debate and the Temptation of Scientism about?
The controversy over Intelligent Design (ID) has now continued for over two decades, with no signs of ending. For its defenders, ID is revolutionary new science, and its opposition is merely ideological. For its critics, ID is both bad science and bad theology. But the polemical nature of the debate makes it difficult to understand the nature of the arguments on all sides. A balanced and deep analysis of a controversial debate, this volume argues that beliefs about the purposiveness or non-purposiveness of nature should not be based merely on science. Rather, the philosophical and theological nature of such questions should be openly acknowledged.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Intelligent Design Debate and the Temptation of Scientism?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > Religious issues and debates > Religion and science
Where can I read a sample of The Intelligent Design Debate and the Temptation of Scientism?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317027331
Is The Intelligent Design Debate and the Temptation of Scientism part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Science and Religion Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Intelligent Design Debate and the Temptation of Scientism?
Erkki Vesa Rope Kojonen
Who is the Publisher of the book The Intelligent Design Debate and the Temptation of Scientism?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Intelligent Design Debate and the Temptation of Scientism is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317027331) and pdf(ISBN 9781317027348)