Should a Christian Adopt Methodological Naturalism?
It has become standard practice for scientists to avoid the possibility of references to God by adopting methodological naturalism (MN), a method that assumes that the reality of the universe, as it can be accessed by empirical enquiry, is to be explained solely with recourse to natural phenomena. I...
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| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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Wiley-Blackwell
[2017]
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Zygon
Année: 2017, Volume: 52, Numéro: 3, Pages: 691-725 |
| Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés: | B
Chercheur en sciences de la nature
/ Chrétien
/ Naturalisme (Philosophie)
/ Théorie théologique de la connaissance
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| RelBib Classification: | CB Spiritualité chrétienne CF Christianisme et science FA Théologie |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
Theology
B Holy Spirit B Creation B Dietrich Bonhoeffer B Alvin Plantinga B Faith B Christianity B Naturalism B Jesus Christ B Methodological Naturalism |
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| Résumé: | It has become standard practice for scientists to avoid the possibility of references to God by adopting methodological naturalism (MN), a method that assumes that the reality of the universe, as it can be accessed by empirical enquiry, is to be explained solely with recourse to natural phenomena. In this essay, I critique the Christian practice of this method, arguing that a Christian's practices should always reflect her belief that the universe is created and sustained by the triune God. This leads me to contend that the Christian should adopt a theologically humble approach to the sciences (instead of MN), with which she humbly acknowledges that special divine action is not discernible by empirical science. To further my critique, I consider three ways in which the practice of MN can be particularly problematic for Christianity. |
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| ISSN: | 1467-9744 |
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/zygo.12363 |