Thoughts on Religion by George John Romanes
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About this eBook
| Author | Romanes, George John, 1848-1894 |
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| Editor | Gore, Charles, 1853-1932 |
| Title | Thoughts on Religion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Religion and science |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16942 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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