Quantum physics and theology : an unexpected kinship
"In his latest thought-provoking book, John Polkinghorne, one of today’s greatest thinkers, ponders a surprising set of similarities between two vital and, it would seem, disparate arenas of the search for truth. Science and theology, he contends, have a cousinly relationship despite their apparent differences in focus and method. From his unique perspective as both theoretical physicist and Anglican priest, Professor Polkinghorne considers aspects of quantum physics and theology, and explores the deep connections between them. With clarity, he demonstrates that these two truth-seeking enterprises engage in similar rational techniques of inquiry and share a common kinship in the search for truth. The author identifies many parallels between quantum physics and Theology, including patterns of historical development, wrestling with perplexities (such as quantum interpretation and the problem of evil) and the drive for an overarching view in the grand unified theories of physics and in Trinitarian theology. Ultimately, Polkinghorne shows that the viewpoints of theology and science are by no means mutually exclusive, for they are propelled by a desire to understand the world through experienced reality." -- Back cover
Livre imprimé, English, [2007]
SPCK, London, [2007]