Taking Science Seriously Without Scientism: A Response to Taede Smedes

Abstract. In responding to Taede Smedes, I first examine his thesis that the recent dialogue between science and religion has been dominated by scientism and does not take theology seriously. I then consider his views on divine action, free will and determinism, and process philosophy. Finally I use...

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Main Author: Barbour, Ian G. 1923-2013 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2008
In: Zygon
Year: 2008, Volume: 43, Issue: 1, Pages: 259-269
Further subjects:B Scientism
B Determinism
B Process Philosophy
B Divine Action
B Alfred North Whitehead
B Arthur Peacocke
B Free Will
B Logical Positivism
B Karl Barth
B John Polkinghorne
B Creationism
B linguistic philosophy
B Taede Smedes
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Summary:Abstract. In responding to Taede Smedes, I first examine his thesis that the recent dialogue between science and religion has been dominated by scientism and does not take theology seriously. I then consider his views on divine action, free will and determinism, and process philosophy. Finally I use the fourfold typology of Conflict, Independence, Dialogue, and Integration to discuss his proposal for the future of science and religion.
ISSN:1467-9744
Contains:Enthalten in: Zygon
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2008.00911.x