Vying for truth - theology and the natural sciences : : from the 17th century to the present / / Hans Schwarz.
The emancipation of the natural sciences from religion was a gradual affair during the last four centuries. Initially many of the leading scientists were churchmen indicating a symbiosis between faith and reason. Due to the increasing specialization in the sciences this close connection came to an e...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Bristol, Connecticut : : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht,, 2014. ©2014 |
| Year of Publication: | 2014 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | V&R Academic Vying for truth - theology and the natural sciences
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (238 p.) |
| Notes: | Includes indexes. |
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| Summary: | The emancipation of the natural sciences from religion was a gradual affair during the last four centuries. Initially many of the leading scientists were churchmen indicating a symbiosis between faith and reason. Due to the increasing specialization in the sciences this close connection came to an end often leading to antagonism and mutual suspicion. This book traces this historical development with its twists and turns in both Europe and North America. It depicts the major players in this story and outlines their specific contributions. The main focus is on the 19th and 20th centuries with fi |
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| ISBN: | 3666540287 3647540285 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Hans Schwarz. |