Toward a Theology of Scientific Endeavour: The Descent of Science

by Christopher B Kaiser

Overview

Foundations of science are specific conditions of the cosmos, of human intelligence, of cultural beliefs, and of technological structures that make the pursuit of modern science possible. Each of the four foundations of scientific endeavour can be studied as a topic on its own. The concurrent study of all four together reveals several tensions and interconnections among them that point the way to a greater unification of faith and science.

This book explores four foundations of scientific endeavour and investigates some of the paradoxes each of them raises. Kaiser shows that the resolution of these paradoxes inevitably leads us into theological discourse and raises new challenges for theological endeavour. In order to address these challenges, Kaiser draws on the wider resources of the Judeo-Christian tradition and argues for a refocusing of contemporary theology from the perspective of natural science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781409477662
Publisher:	Ashgate Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	05/28/2013
Series:	Ashgate Science and Religion Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Christopher B. Kaiser is Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at the Western Theological Seminary, USA.

Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction: 4 foundations of scientific endeavour; Cosmic foundation: the challenge of a lawful universe; Anthropological foundation: the paradox of science-fostering intelligence; Cultural foundation: the challenge of science-fostering beliefs; Societal foundation: the paradox of science-fostering social systems; Foundations of scientific endeavour and the unity of knowledge; Bibliography; Indexes.