The Faith of Scientists
In Their Own Words
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Princeton University Press
Published:16th Sep '08
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This anthology features writings from twenty-one prominent scientists, exploring their perspectives on faith, God, and the intersection of religion and science, offering insights from historical figures to contemporary thinkers.
The Faith of Scientists is an anthology that compiles writings from twenty-one prominent scientists, spanning from the early days of the Scientific Revolution to contemporary figures at the forefront of scientific inquiry. This collection explores the intersection of faith, views on God, and the role of religion in the lives of these scientists, all while reflecting their deep commitment to science. Edited by Nancy Frankenberry, the book provides an intimate look into the personal and public thoughts of these influential figures, showcasing a diverse array of perspectives on spirituality and belief.
The anthology features renowned scientists such as Galileo, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Albert Einstein, alongside modern thinkers like Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking. Frankenberry draws from various sources, including diaries, letters, essays, and interviews, to present a rich tapestry of beliefs that range from religious to secular, and from traditional to unconventional. Each chapter is contextualized with concise introductions, enhancing the reader's understanding of the significance of these writings in the broader dialogue between science and faith.
Frankenberry's work stands out for its scholarly rigor and accessibility, making it valuable for both general readers and academics. The book contributes meaningfully to the ongoing conversation about the relationship between science and religion, offering insights that are as enlightening as they are thought-provoking. Through the voices of these distinguished scientists, The Faith of Scientists invites readers to reflect on profound questions about God, the universe, and the nature of belief in the context of scientific exploration.
"[T]his is one classroom anthology that will hold wider appeal to general readers... [F]rankenberry's new collection is very different and broader in scope."--Library Journal "The Faith of Scientists, a stout anthology of primary sources compiled by Dartmouth religion professor Nancy Frankenberry ... makes clear the rich variety of religious experience of scientists from Galileo and Darwin through Rachel Carson and Stephen Hawking."--Amy E. Schwartz, Washington Post Book World "[A] valuable collection of source materials for your own quest for knowledge. Equally rewarding is Frankenberry's juxtaposition of scientists with differing views."--Christopher Fenoglio, National Catholic Reporter "I suggest reading Nancy Frankenberry's anthology of writings by 21 notable scientists from the 16th century to the present. The selections center on faith, their views about God and the place religion holds--or does not hold--in their lives in light of their commitment to science. Drawn from their own words in many primary sources, the essays show a spectrum of views from many areas of scientific inquiry."--Mark M. Wilkins, St. Anthony Messenger "The Faith of Scientists presents a series of excerpts from researchers' own writings on the subject, accompanied by short biographical sketches from editor Nancy Frankenberry, a religion scholar at Dartmouth College in the US. The resulting collection spans the period from Galileo Galilei to Stephen Hawking and encompasses both devout believers like Freeman Dyson and ardent atheists like Richard Dawkins."--Physics World "This is the first book to bring together so many world-renowned figures of Western science and present them in their own words, offering an intimate window into their private and public reflections on science and faith."--Spartacus Educational Review "This book raises important issues... I would recommend this book for the explorer in all of us-whether we think we've found what we're looking for, or are still searching."--Patrick Chan, CASE Magazine "As an introductory text that offers a fair and accurate treatment of the roles and non-roles of faith for important scientists, one would be hard pressed to do better."--Jason Robinson, European Legacy
ISBN: 9780691134871
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 879g
542 pages