A Quaker Astronomer Reflects
Download or Read eBook A Quaker Astronomer Reflects PDF written by Jocelyn Bell Burnell and published by Interactive Publications. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jocelyn Bell Burnell |
| Publisher | : Interactive Publications |
| Total Pages | : 56 |
| Release | : 2013-03-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781922120458 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1922120456 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Quaker Astronomer Reflects by : Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Book excerpt: World renowned astronomer and Quaker Jocelyn Bell Burnell reflects on the big issues confronting scientists who also have a strong spiritual belief system. How can the principles of science be reconciled with the faith required by religion? Does scientific investigation call into question the givens of religion? While specific to her Quaker beliefs, Burnell's reflections apply to many other religions as well. This is the 2013 James Backhouse Lecture Series, sponsored by the Society of Friends (Quakers) in Australia.
