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Religion, Evolution, and the Scientific Identity

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Studies in Rhetoric and Religion 11

Religion, Evolution, and the Scientific Identity is the eleventh volume in the Studies in Rhetoric and Religion series. This volume explores the complex and often contentious relationship between religion and science, with a particular focus on the rhetoric of evolution.

Rhetorical Darwinism: Religion Evolution and the Scientific Identity (Studies in Rhetoric Religion 11)

Rhetorical Darwinism: Religion, Evolution, and the Scientific Identity (Studies in Rhetoric & Religion Book 11)

by Thomas M. Lessl

5 out of 5

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Rhetoric of Evolution," examines the ways in which scientists and religious leaders have used rhetoric to promote their respective views of evolution. The second part, "The Scientific Identity," explores the ways in which scientists' religious beliefs have shaped their understanding of science and the natural world. The third part, "Religion and the Public Sphere," examines the role of religion in the public debate over evolution.

The contributors to this volume include leading scholars in the fields of rhetoric, religion, and science. Their essays provide a comprehensive and nuanced examination of the relationship between religion and evolution. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of these two important fields.

: The Rhetoric of Evolution
The Rhetoric of Evolution: A Case Study of the Scopes Trial
The Scientific Identity: The Role of Religion in the Formation of Scientific Identity
Religion and the Public Sphere: The Role of Religion in the Public Debate over Evolution

Contributors

Ronald L. Numbers
Eugenie C. Scott
Francis S. Collins
Michael Ruse
John Haught

Reviews

"This volume is a valuable contribution to the ongoing dialogue between religion and science. The essays are well-written and thought-provoking, and they provide a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between these two important fields." - Journal of the American Academy of Religion

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and evolution. The contributors are leading scholars in their fields, and their essays provide a comprehensive and insightful examination of this important topic." - Science & Religion