{"product_id":"quaker-quicks-quakers-and-science-9781803411392","title":"Quaker Quicks - Quakers and Science","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQuakers have a long history of engaging with science, and this book explores the connections between science and Quakerism. Quaker scientists are motivated by the emphasis on ethics and the belief in ongoing revelation to address ethical issues raised by scientific discoveries. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 104 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: John Hunt Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuakerism boasts a longstanding tradition of engaging with science, resulting in the production of numerous notable amateur and esteemed professional scientists across diverse fields, including psychology and physics. Quakers and Science delves into the historical factors that contributed to Quakers' embrace of science, presenting a selection of ten 20th-century Quaker scientists who explore the fascinating intersections between science and Quakerism. The distinctive Quaker emphasis on deeds rather than creeds fosters a deep interest among Quaker scientists in the ethical dilemmas raised by scientific advancements. Furthermore, the emphasis on continual revelation implies that Quakers have embraced the opportunity to reevaluate and reformulate their religious beliefs in response to the emerging insights and discoveries of science.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuakerism has a rich tradition of engaging science and has produced many notable amateur and eminent professional scientists in fields ranging from psychology to physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuakers and Science delves into the historical factors that contributed to Quakers' embrace of science, presenting a selection of ten 20th-century Quaker scientists who explore the fascinating intersections between science and Quakerism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive Quaker emphasis on deeds rather than creeds fosters a deep interest among Quaker scientists in the ethical dilemmas raised by scientific advancements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the emphasis on continual revelation implies that Quakers have embraced the opportunity to reevaluate and reformulate their religious beliefs in response to the emerging insights and discoveries of science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 116g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 139 x 217 x 9 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781803411392\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helen Holt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44257558331642,"sku":"9781803411392","price":7.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1685111834331_book.jpg?v=1685281023","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/quaker-quicks-quakers-and-science-9781803411392","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}