God, chance, and purpose: can God have it both ways?
Scientific accounts of existence give chance a central role. At the smallest level, quantum theory involves uncertainty and evolution is driven by chance and necessity. These ideas do not fit easily with theology in which chance has been seen as the enemy of purpose. One option is to argue, as propo...
Subtitles: | God, Chance & Purpose |
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Format: | Electronic Book |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2008.
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In: | Year: 2008 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
God
/ Providence
/ Chance
/ Intelligent design
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Further subjects: | B
Intelligent design (Teleology)
B Providence and government of God B Chance |
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Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
Print version: 9780521880855 |