Predicament of Belief: Science, Philosophy, Faith - Paperback

by Philip Clayton (Author), Steven Knapp (Author)

Does it make sense - can it make sense - for someone who appreciates the explanatory power of modern science to continue believing in a traditional religious account of the ultimate nature and purpose of our universe? This book is intended for those who care about that question and are dissatisfied with the rigid dichotomies that dominate the contemporary debate. The extremists won't be interested - those who assume that science answers all the questions that matter, and those so certain of their religious faith that dialogue with science, philosophy, or other faith traditions seems unnecessary. But far more people today recognize that matters of faith are complex, that doubt is endemic to belief, and that dialogue is indispensable in our day.

Author Biography

Philip Clayton is Ingraham Professor at Claremont School of Theology.

Steven Knapp is President and Professor of English at George Washington University.