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Title:
Monism as Connecting Religion and Science
A Man of Science
Note: Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "Monism as Connecting Religion and Science" by Ernst Haeckel is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book contains a lecture delivered by Haeckel in 1892 aimed at reconciling the often antagonistic views of religion and science through the lens of monism, a philosophical standpoint asserting the unity of all things. Haeckel emphasizes the scientific understanding of nature as a cohesive entity and explores how this understanding can bridge the gap between empirical knowledge and spiritual belief. In this work, Haeckel outlines his views on monism, defending it against dualistic and pluralistic frameworks prevalent in traditional religious philosophies. He argues that all natural phenomena, including life, consciousness, and morality, can be understood through a unifying scientific perspective that sees humanity as part of a single cosmic process. The book delves into biological evolution, physical laws like the conservation of energy and matter, and even proposes a pantheistic view of divinity that aligns with scientific understanding. Haeckel ultimately asserts that a monistic approach not only respects the complexity of nature but also provides a robust ethical framework that can foster a deeper appreciation of both science and religion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919
EBook No.: 9199
Published: Oct 1, 2005
Downloads: 195
Language: English
Subject: Religion and science
Subject: Monism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Monism as Connecting Religion and Science
A Man of Science
Note: Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Text file produced by Lee Dawei, Thomas Berger and Distributed
Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "Monism as Connecting Religion and Science" by Ernst Haeckel is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book contains a lecture delivered by Haeckel in 1892 aimed at reconciling the often antagonistic views of religion and science through the lens of monism, a philosophical standpoint asserting the unity of all things. Haeckel emphasizes the scientific understanding of nature as a cohesive entity and explores how this understanding can bridge the gap between empirical knowledge and spiritual belief. In this work, Haeckel outlines his views on monism, defending it against dualistic and pluralistic frameworks prevalent in traditional religious philosophies. He argues that all natural phenomena, including life, consciousness, and morality, can be understood through a unifying scientific perspective that sees humanity as part of a single cosmic process. The book delves into biological evolution, physical laws like the conservation of energy and matter, and even proposes a pantheistic view of divinity that aligns with scientific understanding. Haeckel ultimately asserts that a monistic approach not only respects the complexity of nature but also provides a robust ethical framework that can foster a deeper appreciation of both science and religion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919
EBook No.: 9199
Published: Oct 1, 2005
Downloads: 195
Language: English
Subject: Religion and science
Subject: Monism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.