Practical Mystic: Religion, Science, and A. S. Eddington
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (980 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0226770974 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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S. Eddington (1882–1944), a pioneer in astrophysics, relativity, and the popularization of science, and a devout Quaker. Science and religion have long been thought incompatible. But nowhere has this apparent contradiction been more fully resolved than in the figure of A. Practical Mystic uses the figure of Eddington to shows how religious and scientific values can interact and overlap without compromising the integrity of either.Eddington was a world-class scientist who not only maintained his religious belief throughout his scientific career but also defended the interrelation of science and religion while drawing inspiration from both for his practices. Matthew Stanley’s analysis of Eddington’s personal convictions also reveal
Helen Meads said More history of science than thorough scholarship of religion or Quaker studies. 'Practical Mystic' sets out the thesis that 'valence values', that is, values which tend and are able to facilitate interaction between science and culture (p.6), affect the practice and role of science. Eddington (188"More history of science than thorough scholarship of religion or Quaker studies" according to Helen Meads. 'Practical Mystic' sets out the thesis that 'valence values', that is, values which tend and are able to facilitate interaction between science and culture (p.6), affect the practice and role of science. Eddington (1882-19More history of science than thorough scholarship of religion or Quaker studies Helen Meads 'Practical Mystic' sets out the thesis that 'valence values', that is, values which tend and are able to facilitate interaction between science and culture (p.6), affect the practice and role of science. Eddington (1882-1944) was a gifted and eminent British mathematician, astronomer and physicist, one of the most important scientists of the early twe. More history of science than thorough scholarship of religion or Quaker studies Helen Meads 'Practical Mystic' sets out the thesis that 'valence values', that is, values which tend and are able to facilitate interaction between science and culture (p.6), affect the practice and role of science. Eddington (1882-1944) was a gifted and eminent British mathematician, astronomer and physicist, one of the most important scientists of the early twe. ) was a gifted and eminent British mathematician, astronomer and physicist, one of the most important scientists of the early twe. -19More history of science than thorough scholarship of religion or Quaker studies Helen Meads 'Practical Mystic' sets out the thesis that 'valence values', that is, values which tend and are able to facilitate interaction between science and culture (p.6), affect the practice and role of science. Eddington (1882-1944) was a gifted and eminent British mathematician, astronomer and physicist, one of the most important scientists of the early twe. More history of science than thorough scholarship of religion or Quaker studies Helen Meads 'Practical Mystic' sets out the thesis that 'valence values', that is, values which tend and are able to facilitate interaction between science and culture (p.6), affect the practice and role of science. Eddington (1882-1944) was a gifted and eminent British mathematician, astronomer and physicist, one of the most important scientists of the early twe. ) was a gifted and eminent British mathematician, astronomer and physicist, one of the most important scientists of the early twe. Thorough, well-written, and ground-breaking This is the first work I've read by Matthew Stanley - he is insightful and thorough, using Eddington as a focus for delving into the hot topic of science and religion. The book is extremely well-written, and clear enough for the lay reader to understand. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in the interaction of science and religion.. Must read for all science/religion academics! Undoubtedly one of the best historically influenced biographies I have ever read. For those who do not know about A.S. Eddington, I highly suggest this read, especially to those interested in the dialogue that occurs between science and religion. Props to Matthew Stanley for composing this excellent work!
Practical Mystic is not a biography but a biographical study—a fascinating one.". "In this extraordinary book about the life of the distinguished English astrophysicist Sir Arthur Eddington, Matthew Stanley examines the entangled roles of science and religion in his work