God, Chance and Purpose: Can God Have It Both Ways?

by David J. Bartholomew

Book Overview

Scientific accounts of existence give chance a central role. At the smallest level, quantum theory involves uncertainty and evolution is driven by chance and necessity. These ideas do not fit easily with theology in which chance has been seen as the enemy of purpose. One option is to argue, as proponents of Intelligent Design do, that chance is not real and can be replaced by the work of a Designer. Others adhere to a deterministic theology in which...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521880858
• ISBN13: 9780521880855
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.5"