Theology in the Age of Scientific Reasoning

by Nancey Murphy

Overview

In this timely and provocative book, Nancey Murphy sets out to dispel skepticism regarding Christian belief. She argues for the rationality of Christian belief by showing that theological reasoning is similar to scientific reasoning as described by contemporary philosophy of science.

Murphy draws on new historicist accounts of science, particularly that of lmre Lakatos. According to Lakatos, scientists work within a "research program" consisting of a fixed core theory and a series of changing auxiliary hypotheses that allow for prediction and
explanation of novel facts: Murphy argues that strikingly similar patterns of reasoning can be used to justify theological assertions. She provides an original characterization of theological data and explores the consequences for theology and philosophy of religion of adopting such an approach.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801424007
Publisher:	Cornell University Press
Publication date:	04/02/1990
Series:	Cornell Studies in the Philosophy of Religion
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.94(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Nancey Murphy is Assistant Professor of Christian Philosophy at Fuller Theological Seminary.

What People are Saying About This

Frederick Ferré

"Theology in the Age of Scientific Reasoning will be much respected and widely cited."

Frederick Ferré

Theology in the Age of Scientific Reasoning will be much respected and widely cited.

Ian Barbour

A highly original book.

Editorial Reviews

"A highly original book."

Ian Barbour

Murphy (Christian philosophy, Fuller theological Seminary) argues against the skepticism about Christian belief, and shows how it is similar to scientific reasoning as described by contemporary philosophers of science employing a postmodern, holistic perspective. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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"Theology in the Age of Scientific Reasoning will be much respected and widely cited."

--Frederick Ferré, University of Georgia

"A highly original book."

--Ian Barbour, author of Myths, Models, and Paradigms

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