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Title	:	Religion and Science
Author	:	Bertrand Russell
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 272 pages
Published	:	May 29th 1997 by Oxford University Press, USA (first published 1935)
Categories	:	Philosophy. Science. Religion. Nonfiction. Atheism. History

Religion and Science

Bertrand Russell

Paperback | Pages: 272 pages

Rating: 3.96 | 2662 Users | 142 Reviews

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In this timely work, Russell, philosopher, agnostic, mathematician, and renowned peace advocate, offers a brief yet insightful study of the conflicts between science and traditional religion during the last four centuries. Examining accounts in which scientific advances clashed with Christian doctrine or biblical interpretations of the day, from Galileo and the Copernican Revolution, to the medical breakthroughs of anesthesia and inoculation, Russell points to the constant upheaval and reevaluation of our systems of belief throughout history. In turn, he identifies where similar debates between modern science and the Church still exist today. This classic is sure to interest all readers of philosophy and religion, as well as those interested in Russell's thought and writings.

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Original Title:	Religion and Science
ISBN:	0195115511 (ISBN13: 9780195115512)
Edition Language:	English

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I loved this book. The author first explains the conflict between science and religion and how scientists were prosecuted by religious entities. He speaks then about various topics that are very debatable like the soul, Sufism, free will, etc,, He states that science need a lot to answer but he is always winning the battles against religion.. He also explains many philosophical ideas that science don't need to answer. Interesting

With a title like "Religion and Science" one might be apt to believe that this is a book of comparative essays, conflicting viewpoints one might say. However, what Russell really does is to offer first a historical view of religion's relationship with science and then in latter writings, how that relationship went wrong.From metaphyscial meanderings to epistemological epiphanies Russell points out that the truth of the matter is: religion has been in the business of either editing or censuring

Imagine two brothers born to compete, the elder dominating the younger. The elder brother is arrogant and manipulative, but also sincere and well-intentioned. When people ask him questions about the world, he answers quickly and often flippantly, as if he knows all. When he doesnt know, he answers anyway, gleaning his answers from within. He never thinks to look to the world for his answers because hes certain he already knows everything. His younger brother agrees and admires him, repeating his

It certainly is worth listening (or reading) to again and again. I'm gonna start with my second round right away...

Given the year it was written - 1935 - it is a profound book. Analysis of the conflict between science and religion is basically as relevant as most of the modent writings, e.g. Dawkins and Harris. Ideas are so fresh and relevant, it is amazing how precise Russell was about directions of science. He even predicted neuroscience as a separate field. He said that in the future there is going to be science in between psychology and physics, which will unite 'material' and 'mental' worlds.I've

Just read my first Bertrand Russell essay and I'm hungry for more!