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Cosmic Roots: The Conflict Between Science And Religion And How It Led To The Secular Age
Cosmic Roots: The Conflict Between Science And Religion And How It Led To The Secular Age
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Cosmic Roots explores the five-thousand-year conflict between science and religion, tracing the history of cosmology and astronomy and their impact on Western religion. It highlights the achievements of ancient and modern scientists and the rise and fall of civilizations, empires, and cycles of war and peace.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Cosmic Roots delves into the intricate five-thousand-year conflict between science and religion, unveiling how it has profoundly shaped our modern secular worldview. With remarkable clarity and insightful analysis, this captivating and thought-provoking book explores the history of cosmology and astronomy, recognizing their pivotal role in igniting this longstanding conflict. The narrative begins with the cosmological beliefs of ancient civilizations, ranging from the flat Earth models of the Sumerians and Hebrews to the Greek notion of planets as divine circles. It then progresses to the integrated planetary models of Aristotle and Ptolemy, followed by the sun-centered cosmologies of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Isaac Newton. These scientific achievements, combined with the roots of Western religion, based on historical events and archeological evidence, provide a testament to the boundless power and imagination of the human mind.
The book meticulously traces the origins of Western religion, spanning from ancient paganism to the ethical monotheism of the Hebrews, Christians, and Moslems. Along this captivating journey, we witness the rise and fall of civilizations, empires, cycles of war and peace, unity and division. The book concludes with the development of Darwin's theory of evolution and the impact of modern physics on religious beliefs.
The cumulative effect of the scientific discoveries presented in Cosmic Roots has, undeniably, contributed to the separation of science and religion observed in Western culture today. This complex interplay of historical, cultural, and intellectual factors has shaped our understanding of the world and our place within it. Cosmic Roots serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between science, religion, and the broader human experience.
ISBN-13: 9789811252471
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