Kaufman, Stuart
Reinventing the Sacred
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465018888
- author:
- Kaufman, Stuart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Philosophy & Social Aspects
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Reinventing the Sacred: A New View of Science, Reason, and Religion by Stuart A. Kauffman In this thought-provoking book, complexity theorist Stuart Kauffman explores the nature of divinity in the natural world. He argues that the qualities we associate with a higher power - creativity, meaning, and purposeful action - are not exclusive to religion, but can be found in the universe itself. Kauffman presents evidence from various fields, including cell biology and philosophy of mind, to support his claim that natural divinity is a real and investigable concept. By examining the intricate workings of living systems, he seeks to find common ground between different belief systems and challenge readers to rethink their understanding of science, reason, and religion. Through his bold and ambitious argument, Kauffman offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between science and spirituality, one that is both scientifically grounded and philosophically nuanced.