Who speaks for nature? On the continued importance of the Bergson-Einstein debate

This article argues that efforts to understand the relationship of science and theology beyond the dichotomies of nature and culture might be aided by reconsidering the 20th c. debate between Henri Bergson and Albert Einstein. Rather than merely a contest over proper science or even the demarcation...

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Autore principale: Sherman, Jacob Holsinger (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: [2020]
In: Theology and science
Anno: 2020, Volume: 18, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 137-151
Notazioni IxTheo:CF Cristianesimo; scienza
TJ Età moderna
TK Età contemporanea
VA Filosofia
YA Natural sciences
Altre parole chiave:B Einstein
B Nature
B Bergson
B theology and science
B Metaphysics
B Time
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Riepilogo:This article argues that efforts to understand the relationship of science and theology beyond the dichotomies of nature and culture might be aided by reconsidering the 20th c. debate between Henri Bergson and Albert Einstein. Rather than merely a contest over proper science or even the demarcation of science and philosophy, I argue that the real issue in their debate was a question of continuing importance for the contemporary dialogue of science and theology, namely: what is the heart of nature, and who gets to speak for it?
ISSN:1474-6719
Comprende:Enthalten in: Theology and science
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2019.1710354