Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship by Polkinghorne, John

Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship

One of today's greatest thinkers ponders a surprising set of similarities between two important forms of the...
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Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship by Polkinghorne, John

Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship

CHF 41.91

Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship

CHF 41.91
Author: John Polkinghorne
Format: Paperback
Language: English
One of today's greatest thinkers ponders a surprising set of similarities between two important forms of the search for truth

Despite the differences of their subject matter, science and theology have a cousinly relationship, John Polkinghorne contends in his latest thought-provoking book. From his unique perspective as both theoretical physicist and Anglican priest, Polkinghorne considers aspects of quantum physics and theology and demonstrates that the two truth-seeking enterprises are engaged in analogous rational techniques of inquiry. His exploration of the deep connections between science and Christology shows with new clarity a common kinship in the search for truth. Among the many parallels he identifies are patterns of historical development in quantum physics and in Christology; wrestling with perplexities such as quantum interpretation and the problem of evil; and the drive for an overarching view in the Grand Unified Theories of physics and in Trinitarian theology. Both theology and science are propelled by a desire to understand the world through experienced reality, and Polkinghorne explains that their viewpoints are by no means mutually exclusive.




Author: John Polkinghorne
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 02/01/2008
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780300138405

About the Author
John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRS, is fellow and retired president, Queens' College, Cambridge University. He was founding president of the International Society for Science and Religion and in 2002 was awarded the Templeton Prize. He is the author of many books, including the following published by Yale University Press: Exploring Reality: The Intertwining of Science and Religion; Science and the Trinity: The Christian Encounter with Reality; The God of Hope and the End of the World; and Belief in God in an Age of Science.




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