The Physics of Theism: God, Physics, and the Philosophy of Science

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 INDICE: Introduction Chapter I. Science and Religion: Some Preliminaries A. Conventional Wisdom B. History C. The Structure of Science D. The Relation between Science and Religion Chapter II. Fine–Tuning and Cosmology A. What is Fine–Tuning B. Examples C. No Explanation Needed D. Naturalistic Explanations Chapter III. Relativity, Time, and Free Will A. Physics and Freedom B. STR and the Nature of Time C. Contra the Block Universe D. Two Suggestions from the Philosophy of Science Chapter IV. Divine Action and the Laws of Nature A. Divine Intervention? B. The Problems with Intervention C. The Nature of the Laws of Nature D. Noninterventionist Divine Action E. Quantum Determination: Pro and Con F. Noninterventionism: Goring the Sacred Cow G. Intervention and Determinism Chapter V. Naturalisms and Design A. Science, Myths, and Legends B. Intelligent Design C. It’s not Science D. Faulty Demarcation E. The Real Problems F. A Last Word on Conservatism Chapter VI. Reduction and Emergence A. Nothing but Atoms? B. The Rise of Reductionism C. Popping the Reductionist Bubble D. Emergence E. Problems and Puzzles F. Physics, Causes, and Levels G. Theology and Emergence Chapter VII. The Philosophy of Science Tool Chest A. Tools B. Realism and Truth C. Antirealism D. Realism and Religion E. Models F. Faith, Reason, and Trust G. Anomalies and Mystery

• ISBN: 978-1-118-93281-0
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 304
• Fecha Publicación: 19/12/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés