Physics Philosophy and Theology: A Common Quest for Understanding

by George V. Coyne

Book Overview

This is a book written by scholars for scholars, but with a broad appeal to the intelligent lay person. It represents the results of the meeting of 21 eminent researchers at the Papal Residence at Castel Gandolfo to explore topics of common interest for scientists, philosophers, and theologians. It presents a quest common to several disciplines of scholarly research, and therefore, can be read with fair comprehension by all interested individuals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0268015775
• ISBN13: 9780268015770
• Release Date: December 1988
• Publisher: Vatican Observatory
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Good overall view

This book provides an attempt at synthesis between the various fields of science (particularly, but not limited to, physics), philosophy and theology. Their methodology (explained in the preface) is admirable, so that the reader knows that each of the essays was written by someone with deep knowledge in two of the three fields. This book is definitely NOT for the average reader; I am having a hard time following it, even with my background in philosophy and theology. Still makes for a very interesting read, though.