The Physics of Theism
eBook - ePub

The Physics of Theism

God, Physics, and the Philosophy of Science

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eBook - ePub

The Physics of Theism

God, Physics, and the Philosophy of Science

About this book

The Physics of Theism provides a timely, critical analysis of the ways in which physics intertwines with religion. Koperski brings clarity to a range of arguments including the fine-tuning argument, naturalism, the laws of nature, and the controversy over Intelligent Design.

  • A single author text providing unprecedented scope and depth of analysis of key issues within the Philosophy of Religion and the Philosophy of Science
  • Critically analyses the ways in which physics is brought into play in matters of religion
  • Self-contained chapters allow readers to directly access specific areas of interest
  • The area is one of considerable interest, and this book is a timely and well-conceived contribution to these debates
  • Written by an accomplished scholar working in the philosophy of physics in a style that renders complex arguments accessible

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Copyright page
  4. Dedication page
  5. Introduction
  6. 1 Science and Religion: Some Preliminaries
  7. 2 Fine-Tuning and Cosmology
  8. 3 Relativity, Time, and Free Will
  9. 4 Divine Action and the Laws of Nature
  10. 5 Naturalisms and Design
  11. 6 Reduction and Emergence
  12. 7 The Philosophy of Science Tool Chest
  13. Index
  14. End User License Agreement