Unlocking Divine Action: Contemporary Science and Thomas Aquinas
by Michael J Dodds OP (Author) – December 26, 2016
Our ability to talk about God's action in the world is closely tied to our understanding of causality. With the advent of modern Newtonian science the conception of causality narrowed, and the discussion of divine action became locked into that contracted understanding. There seemed to be simply no room for God to act in the world without interfering with nature and the laws of science that describe it.
Fortunately, the idea of causality has been greatly expanded through developments in contemporary science. Discoveries in quantum mechanics, cosmology, chaos theory, and biology have all led to a broader understanding of causality. These developments have opened two fundamentally new ways for theologians to "unlock" the discussion of divine action. One is to use the developments of science themselves to speak of God's action. The other is to speak of divine action not directly through the theories and interpretations of science, but rather through the broader understanding of causality that they suggest.
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Paperback: 314 pages
Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press (December 26, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813229618
ISBN-13: 978-0813229614
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
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Michael J. Dodds, OP is professor of theology and philosophy at the Dominican School of Theology and Philosophy
by Michael J Dodds OP (Author) – December 26, 2016
Our ability to talk about God's action in the world is closely tied to our understanding of causality. With the advent of modern Newtonian science the conception of causality narrowed, and the discussion of divine action became locked into that contracted understanding. There seemed to be simply no room for God to act in the world without interfering with nature and the laws of science that describe it.
Fortunately, the idea of causality has been greatly expanded through developments in contemporary science. Discoveries in quantum mechanics, cosmology, chaos theory, and biology have all led to a broader understanding of causality. These developments have opened two fundamentally new ways for theologians to "unlock" the discussion of divine action. One is to use the developments of science themselves to speak of God's action. The other is to speak of divine action not directly through the theories and interpretations of science, but rather through the broader understanding of causality that they suggest.
Get a copy (Amazon) : Unlocking Divine Action
Product Details
Paperback: 314 pages
Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press (December 26, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813229618
ISBN-13: 978-0813229614
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
Average Customer Review:
Get a copy (Amazon) : Unlocking Divine Action
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