The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy
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The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy is a non-fiction book that explores the historical and philosophical relationship between Christian theology and the development of modern science.
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Target entity: The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy Context triple: [Nancy Pearcey, hasWritten, The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy]
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A Natural Theology for Our Time
A Natural Theology for Our Time is a philosophical and theological work by Charles Hartshorne that presents his modern process-oriented approach to arguments for the existence and nature of God.
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Science, Faith and Society
Science, Faith and Society is a philosophical work by Michael Polanyi that explores the social and moral foundations of scientific inquiry and challenges the ideal of completely objective, value-free science.
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On Faith and Reason
"On Faith and Reason" is a section of the First Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution *Dei Filius* that articulates the Catholic Church’s teaching on the harmonious relationship between human reason and divine revelation.
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The Physics of Christianity
The Physics of Christianity is a controversial book by physicist Frank J. Tipler that attempts to explain and justify core Christian doctrines using concepts from modern physics and cosmology.
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A Christian Theory of Knowledge
A Christian Theory of Knowledge is a foundational work of Reformed presuppositional apologetics in which Cornelius Van Til develops a distinctly Christian approach to epistemology and the nature of human knowledge.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy Target entity description: The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy is a non-fiction book that explores the historical and philosophical relationship between Christian theology and the development of modern science.
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A.
A Natural Theology for Our Time
A Natural Theology for Our Time is a philosophical and theological work by Charles Hartshorne that presents his modern process-oriented approach to arguments for the existence and nature of God.
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B.
Science, Faith and Society
Science, Faith and Society is a philosophical work by Michael Polanyi that explores the social and moral foundations of scientific inquiry and challenges the ideal of completely objective, value-free science.
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C.
On Faith and Reason
"On Faith and Reason" is a section of the First Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution *Dei Filius* that articulates the Catholic Church’s teaching on the harmonious relationship between human reason and divine revelation.
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D.
The Physics of Christianity
The Physics of Christianity is a controversial book by physicist Frank J. Tipler that attempts to explain and justify core Christian doctrines using concepts from modern physics and cosmology.
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E.
A Christian Theory of Knowledge
A Christian Theory of Knowledge is a foundational work of Reformed presuppositional apologetics in which Cornelius Van Til develops a distinctly Christian approach to epistemology and the nature of human knowledge.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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history of science book ⓘ theology book ⓘ |
| argues |
Christian theism provided a favorable context for the rise of modern science
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scientific enterprise rests on philosophical and theological assumptions ⓘ |
| author |
Charles B. Thaxton
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Nancy R. Pearcey ⓘ
linked to:
Nancy Pearcey
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| critiques |
reductionist views of science
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scientific materialism ⓘ |
| examines |
impact of Reformation on scientific thought
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medieval roots of modern science ⓘ relationship between worldview and scientific practice ⓘ rise of scientific naturalism ⓘ |
| explores |
compatibility of Christian faith and scientific method
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historical contributions of Christians to science ⓘ philosophical assumptions underlying modern science ⓘ role of biblical worldview in development of science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
historical influence of Christian thought on science
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interaction between faith and reason ⓘ philosophical foundations of scientific inquiry ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian apologetics
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history of science ⓘ non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
Christian worldview and culture
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faith and reason ⓘ intellectual history of the West ⓘ metaphysical foundations of science ⓘ science and religion dialogue ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christians interested in science
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general readers interested in science and religion ⓘ students of history of science ⓘ students of theology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian theology
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history of modern science ⓘ natural philosophy ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ relationship between Christianity and science ⓘ |
| notableFor |
defense of the compatibility of Christianity and science
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integrating historical case studies with worldview analysis ⓘ |
| perspective | Christian ⓘ |
| structure | historical survey combined with philosophical analysis ⓘ |
| usedAs |
resource in Christian apologetics
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supplementary text in courses on science and religion ⓘ |
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Christian theism provided a favorable context for the rise of modern science
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linked to: The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy