God's Action in the World: A New Philosophical Analysis

Marek Slomka's book explores the relationship between science and religion, analyzing the problem of Gods action in the world through analytic philosophy. It identifies essential aspects of theism and highlights the value of pluralistic insights that draw on scientific theories. Slomka argues for a new presentation of the problem of Gods action in the world that takes into account modern scientific knowledge.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The problem of Gods action in the world is a central issue in debates today on the relationship between science and religion. Marek Slomka, through his analysis of the issue using analytic philosophy, reveals how philosophy can successfully bridge science and theology to bring greater clarity to divine action. This book identifies essential aspects from various branches of theism, including traditional Thomistic approaches, modified forms such as Molinism, and contemporary varieties such as free-will theism and probabilistic theism. Slomka analyzes crucial elements of Gods nature, including omnipotence, omniscience, his relation to time, and the tension between immanence and transcendence. He highlights the difficulties in proposing a single conception of God through one theistic tradition and instead emphasizes the value of pluralistic insights that also draw on important scientific theories, such as Darwin's evolution, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. By taking a renewed stance on theism that takes into account modern scientific knowledge, Slomka argues for a new presentation of the problem of Gods action in the world.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350236783