Conjunctive explanations in science and religion

Diarmid A. Finnegan (Editor), David H. Glass (Editor), Mikael Leidenhag (Editor), David N. Livingstone (Editor)

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Abstract

This book investigates the nature and relevance of conjunctive explanations in the context of science and religion. It explores questions concerning how scientific and religious explanations for features of the world or phenomena within it relate to each other and whether they might work together in mutually enriching ways. The chapters address topics including the relationship between Darwinian and teleological explanations, non-reductive explanations of mind and consciousness, and explanations of Christian faith and religious experience, while others explore theological and philosophical issues concerning the nature and feasibility of conjunctive explanations. Overall, the contributions help to provide conceptual clarity on how scientific and religious explanations might or might not work together conjunctively as well as exploring how these ideas relate to specific topics in science and religion more generally.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationAbingdon, Oxon
PublisherRoutledge Taylor & Francis Group
Number of pages336
ISBN (Electronic)9781003251101
ISBN (Print)9781032139685, 9781032169521
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Feb 2023

Publication series

NameRoutledge science and religion series

Keywords

  • Conjunctive explanation
  • Explanatory pluralism

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