Debating Design
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Debating Design
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Author : William A. Dembski
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2004-07-12
Debating Design written by William A. Dembski and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-12 with Science categories.
In this book, first published in 2004, William Dembski, Michael Ruse, and other prominent philosophers provide a comprehensive balanced overview of the debate concerning biological origins - a controversial dialectic since Darwin published The Origin of Species in 1859. Invariably, the source of controversy has been 'design'. Is the appearance of design in organisms (as exhibited in their functional complexity) the result of purely natural forces acting without prevision or teleology? Or, does the appearance of design signify genuine prevision and teleology, and, if so, is that design empirically detectable and thus open to scientific inquiry? Four main positions have emerged in response to these questions: Darwinism, self-organisation, theistic evolution, and intelligent design. The contributors to this volume define their respective positions in an accessible style, inviting readers to draw their own conclusions. Two introductory essays furnish a historical overview of the debate.
The Intelligent Design Debate And The Temptation Of Scientism
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Author : Erkki Vesa Rope Kojonen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-28
The Intelligent Design Debate And The Temptation Of Scientism written by Erkki Vesa Rope Kojonen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-28 with Religion categories.
The controversy over Intelligent Design (ID) has now continued for over two decades, with no signs of ending. For its defenders, ID is revolutionary new science, and its opposition is merely ideological. For its critics, ID is both bad science and bad theology. But the polemical nature of the debate makes it difficult to understand the nature of the arguments on all sides. A balanced and deep analysis of a controversial debate, this volume argues that beliefs about the purposiveness or non-purposiveness of nature should not be based merely on science. Rather, the philosophical and theological nature of such questions should be openly acknowledged.
Mapping The Origins Debate
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Author : Gerald Rau
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2012-11-14
Mapping The Origins Debate written by Gerald Rau and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-14 with Religion categories.
This unique textbook by Gerald Rau surveys the six predominant models currently used to explain the origins of creation, of life, of species and of humans. Alongside his judicious account of the debate as a whole, Rau equips students with critical tools for evaluating the individual philosophies of science in play.
Design Portfolio
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Author : Craig Welsh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-06
Design Portfolio written by Craig Welsh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06 with Art categories.
Design: Portfolio contains mini-workshops that dissect several featured projects and highlight the effectiveness of exceptional design treatments from around the world.
Faithful Science
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Author : Alistair J. McKitterick
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2022-03-17
Faithful Science written by Alistair J. McKitterick and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-17 with Religion categories.
This thesis studies the impact of teaching intelligent design to evangelical students. Science is often presented as a reason why some find sharing their faith difficult in a secular culture: teaching the science of intelligent design enables Christians to initiate conversations and overcome obstacles with those whose worldview is more Darwinian and materialist. The professional doctoral research employs both action research and practical theology. Lin Norton’s pedagogical action research provides the structure for the qualitative research and thematic analysis, showing that students find learning about intelligent design empowering for evangelism. Richard Osmer’s model of practical theology enables an interdisciplinary reflection on how intelligent design challenges Western secular culture. Intelligent design is seen as the most integrative of all the different ways of relating science and theology. Theologically, teaching intelligent design is like teaching a modern parable to contemporary society and, just like the Gospel parables, some respond with faith and some reject it. Evangelical students find learning about it both liberating and empowering in their ability to share their faith more confidently with others, especially in schools and youth groups.
Water And Life
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Author : Ruth M. Lynden-Bell
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2010-05-21
Water And Life written by Ruth M. Lynden-Bell and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-21 with Medical categories.
Reflecting a rich technical and interdisciplinary exchange of ideas, Water and Life: The Unique Properties of H20 focuses on the properties of water and its interaction with life. The book develops a variety of approaches that help to illuminate ways in which to address deeper questions with respect to the nature of the universe and our place withi
Introducing Philosophy Of Religion
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Author : Chad Meister
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-02-13
Introducing Philosophy Of Religion written by Chad Meister and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-13 with Philosophy categories.
Does God exist? What about evil and suffering? How does faith relate to science? Is there life after death? These questions fascinate everyone and lie at the heart of philosophy of religion. Chad Meister offers an up-to-date introduction to the field, focussing not only on traditional debates but also on contemporary concepts such as the intelligent creator. Key topics, such as divine reality and the self and religious experience, are discussed in relation to different faiths. Introducing Philosophy of Religion: • offers a lucid overview of contemporary philosophy of religion • introduces the key figures in the history of philosophy of religion • explores the impact of religious diversity and pluralism • examines the main arguments for and against the existence of God and the nature of the divine • looks at science and issues of faith and reason • explores how the different religions approach the concept of life after death. The wealth of textbook features, including tables of essential information, questions for reflection, summaries, glossary and recommendations for further reading make the book ideal for student use. Along with its accompanying Reader, this is the perfect introductory package for undergraduate philosophy of religion courses. Visit the book's companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415403276. Features include: an interactive glossary a timeline powerpoint slides on all the chapters chapter outlines lists of objectives for study.
Ruminating On Ruse
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Author : Bradford McCall
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2025-06-19
Ruminating On Ruse written by Bradford McCall and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-06-19 with Philosophy categories.
Philosopher of biology Michael Ruse (1940–2024) was a leading voice in the “science and religion” debates of our times. While himself a “nonbeliever,” he contended that an informed and intelligent person can be perfectly “religious,” even in this age of science. He argued for a “middle” position with regard to matters of faith and science, particularly with respect to evolutionary biology. Ruse sought a more peaceful or irenic resolution to tensions between biology and religion than those offered by intelligent design. Moreover, he became a highly productive theorist of spirituality and values prior to his untimely death. In this volume leading academics enter into critical but appreciative engagement with different areas of Ruse’s scholarly work. This is a perfect companion volume to Reading Ruse, which it is designed to fit alongside.
Designer Science
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Author : C.W. Howell
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2025-09-09
Designer Science written by C.W. Howell and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-09-09 with Religion categories.
"Designer Science is the first full-length history of intelligent design, an antievolutionary movement from the turn of the 21st century that tried to rewrite the rules of science and had a lasting impact on public perception of science in America"--
Reconstructing Italy
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Author : Stephanie Zeier Pilat
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-08
Reconstructing Italy written by Stephanie Zeier Pilat and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-08 with Architecture categories.
Reconstructing Italy traces the postwar transformation of the Italian nation through an analysis of the Ina-Casa plan for working class housing, established in 1949 to address the employment and housing crises. Government sponsored housing programs undertaken after WWII have often been criticized as experiments that created more social problems than they solved. The neighborhoods of Ina-Casa stand out in contrast to their contemporaries both in terms of design and outcome. Unlike modernist high-rise housing projects of the period, Ina-Casa neighborhoods are picturesque and human-scaled and incorporate local construction materials and methods resulting in a rich aesthetic diversity. And unlike many other government forays into housing undertaken during this period, the Ina-Casa plan was, on the whole, successful: the neighborhoods are still lively and cohesive communities today. This book examines what made Ina-Casa a success among so many failed housing experiments, focusing on the tenuous balance struck between the legislation governing Ina-Casa, the architects who led the Ina-Casa administration, the theory of design that guided architects working on the plan, and an analysis of the results-the neighborhoods and homes constructed. Drawing on the writings of the architects, government documents, and including brief passages from works of neorealist literature and descriptions of neorealist films by Pier Paolo Pasolini, Italo Calvino and others, this book presents a portrait of the postwar struggle to define a post-Fascist Italy.