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624173
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Dixon, Thomas, (Thomas M.)
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Science and religion : : a very short introduction /\ Thomas Dixon
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| Series Statement
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Very short introductions ;; 189
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1 online resource (150 pages) :: illustrations
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9780191558986
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: 0191558982
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: 0199295514
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: 9780199295517
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9780199295517
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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What are science-religion debates really about? -- Galileo and the philosophy of science -- Does God act in nature? -- Darwin and evolution -- Creationism and intelligent design -- Mind and morality
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From the trial of Galileo through to today's controversy over the teaching of 'Intelligent Design' in schools, there has been a long history of conflict between science and religion. This balanced and thought-provoking account avoids polemic, to explore the key philosophical arguments on both sides of this fascinating and complex debate. - ;The debate between science and religion is never out of the news: emotions run high, fuelled by polemical bestsellers like The God Delusion and, at the other end of the spectrum, high-profile campaigns to teach 'Intelligent Design' in schools. Yet there is
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Religion and science.
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201/.65
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BL240.3.D57 2008eb
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Ohio Library and Information Network.
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