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Title: Thoughts on Religion

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Summary: "Thoughts on Religion" by George John Romanes is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work explores the relationship between science and religion, examining how scientific advancements have influenced and challenged religious beliefs over time. Romanes, a prominent biologist, engages deeply with metaphysical and theological questions surrounding the existence of God and the nature of belief in a higher power. The opening of the book introduces the primary themes: the conflict and dialogue between scientific reasoning and religious faith. Romanes sets the stage by addressing the historical dominance of religion as a framework for understanding existence and how this paradigm has evolved with the advent of scientific inquiry. He outlines the trajectory of his thoughts in enumerating the ways in which science has posed challenges to traditional religious views, particularly regarding the concept of design in nature. The discussion anticipates a sophisticated exploration of the implications of evolving thought for both science and religion, emphasizing an inquiry into the underlying causes of observed phenomena, whether they be natural or divine in origin. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Romanes, George John, 1848-1894

Editor: Gore, Charles, 1853-1932

EBook No.: 16942

Published: Oct 25, 2005

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Religion and science

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T05:47:52Z Thoughts on Religion

This edition has images.

Title: Thoughts on Religion

Note: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Martin Pettit and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Thoughts on Religion" by George John Romanes is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work explores the relationship between science and religion, examining how scientific advancements have influenced and challenged religious beliefs over time. Romanes, a prominent biologist, engages deeply with metaphysical and theological questions surrounding the existence of God and the nature of belief in a higher power. The opening of the book introduces the primary themes: the conflict and dialogue between scientific reasoning and religious faith. Romanes sets the stage by addressing the historical dominance of religion as a framework for understanding existence and how this paradigm has evolved with the advent of scientific inquiry. He outlines the trajectory of his thoughts in enumerating the ways in which science has posed challenges to traditional religious views, particularly regarding the concept of design in nature. The discussion anticipates a sophisticated exploration of the implications of evolving thought for both science and religion, emphasizing an inquiry into the underlying causes of observed phenomena, whether they be natural or divine in origin. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Romanes, George John, 1848-1894

Editor: Gore, Charles, 1853-1932

EBook No.: 16942

Published: Oct 25, 2005

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Religion and science

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:16942:3 2005-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gore, Charles Romanes, George John en 1