No God, No Science

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Theology, Cosmology, Biology

By Michael Hanby

Series: Illuminations: Theory & Religion

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No God, No Science: Theology, Cosmology, Biology by Michael Hanby explores the Christian doctrine of creation, challenging the prevailing positivist scientific perspective and Darwinian evolutionary biology. The book argues that this doctrine is central to understanding the world, intertwining metaphysical theology with the nature of science. It offers an original critique of Darwinian biology and examines the complex relationship between theology, metaphysics, and science.
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This book is suited for readers interested in philosophical theology, the dialogue between science and religion, and those seeking a deeper understanding of the metaphysical underpinnings of Christian creation doctrine.

No God, No Science: Theology, Cosmology, Biology presents a work of philosophical theology that retrieves the Christian doctrine of creation from the distortions imposed upon it by positivist science and the Darwinian tradition of evolutionary biology.

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No God, No Science: Theology, Cosmology, Biology presents a work of philosophical theology that retrieves the Christian doctrine of creation from the distortions imposed upon it by positivist science and the Darwinian tradition of evolutionary biology.

Argues that the doctrine of creation is integral to the intelligibility of the world.

Brings the metaphysics of the Christian doctrine of creation to bear on the nature of science.

Offers a provocative analysis of the theoretical and historical relationship between theology, metaphysics, and science.

Presents an original critique and interpretation of the philosophical meaning of Darwinian biology.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119230878

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 456

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About the Author

Michael Hanby is Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy of Science at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies at the Catholic University of America. His previous published works include Augustine and Modernity and numerous journal articles. He has taught previously at Baylor University and Villanova University.