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The main objective of this book is to explore the interaction between the scientific method of inquiry and theological speculation, with the ultimate aim to demonstrate that there is no real conflictual relationship, but full compatibility and even an often fruitful interaction, between the two approaches. The author's theory is that we need to distinguish between social conflict and epistemological/methodological conflict: in order to support his thesis, the author uses Galileo's case as an exa...
This books is full of interesting historical scientific and religious insights, but was told from one frame of mind - that unfortunately did not quite sit right with me. I didn't read the book in its entirety because I disagreed with the author's statements and felt to pursue it any further would not be in my interest. On to better books for me....