God, Chance and Purpose
Can God Have It Both Ways?
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Word Count
56,000 words, Guess
Page Count
224 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL10436947M
- ISBN-139780521707084
- ISBN-100521707080
- OCLC Control Number170955032
- OCLC Control Numbergodchancepurpose00bart_034
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2008613212
- LibraryThing5135123
- Goodreads2371811
Classifications
- LCCBD595 .B378 2008
Description
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 proponents of Intelligent Design do, that chance is not real and can be replaced by the work of a Designer. Others adhere to a deterministic theology in which God is in total control. Neither of these views, it is argued, does justice to the complexity of nature or the greatness of God. The thesis of this book is that chance is neither unreal nor non-existent but an integral part of God's creation. This view is expounded, illustrated and defended by drawing on the resources of probability theory and numerous examples from the natural and social worlds.
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- God, Chance and Purpose: Can God Have It Both Ways?
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