Stenger, Victor J.

God the Failed Hypothesis: How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist

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ISBN 13:
9781591026525
author:
Stenger, Victor J.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Prometheus Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
310
Genre:
Religion & Spirituality / Religious Studies
Condition:
New
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God: The Failed Hypothesis How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist by Victor J. Stenger. For centuries, science and philosophy have explored the concept of God, yet the two fields have rarely intersected. This book challenges that assumption, arguing that if God exists, some evidence should be detectable through scientific inquiry. Physicist Victor J. Stenger examines various claims made for God's existence, including Intelligent Design arguments in biology and the role of prayer. Stenger evaluates the latest scientific findings on physics, astronomy, and human behavior to assess whether they support or contradict the idea of a creator. After considering all the evidence, he concludes that the universe and life appear exactly as we would expect if there were no God. This paperback edition includes a new foreword by Christopher Hitchens and a postscript by the author in response to reviewer criticisms. A thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between science and faith, this book offers a fresh perspective on one of humanity's most enduring questions.

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