Book 30 - John Hedley Brooke "Science And Religion"

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John Hedley Brooke "Science And Religion : Some Historical Perspectives" (Cambridge University Press)






Thus will be of interest to anyone with an interest in modern historical approaches to the past interactions of science and religion. Brooke criticises both the conflict thesis (that science and religion have inevitably come into conflict in the past) and the harmony thesis (that 'properly understood' science and religion have always worked together). In their place he firmly defends the 'complexity thesis' and advocates an appreciation of the many diverse ways in which science and religion have engaged in different historical contexts.



Given the recent proliferation of books on science and religion in recnt years it should be noted that this is a history book and Brooke doesn't involve himself in philosophical disputes as to how science and religion should interact. If this is your main area of interest then you're likely to be disappointed by this book, although it will give you a valuable historical perspective on the debate.