Naturalism in the Christian Imagination: Providence and Causality in Early Modern England

Science is often seen as the definitive frame of reference for understanding nature, but this narrative has been challenged by those who recognize that a naturalistic way of looking at the world has a rich relationship to religion. Peter Jordan's book explores how key thinkers in early modern England integrated scientific and religious ideas, making a compelling contribution to science and religion debates and their history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Science is widely regarded as the ultimate framework for comprehending the natural world. Moreover, the historical narrative of science has often depicted a gradual progression, whereby religious explanations have been replaced by scientific truths. However, this narrative has been contested by individuals who acknowledge that a naturalistic perspective, which forms the foundation of modern science, possesses a more profound connection to religion than commonly recognized. In his groundbreaking work, Peter Jordan explores this recognition in novel and captivating ways. By focusing on key figures in early modern England who situated causality within a divine and providential understanding of the universe, Jordan demonstrates how they were able to harmonize ideas that are often perceived as dichotomous: scientific and religious. His book makes a significant contribution to ongoing debates between science and religion, as well as their historical development.

Weight: 479g
ISBN-13: 9781009211987