Arguing science : a dialogue on the future of science and spirit / Rupert Sheldrake & Michael Shermer.

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Sheldrake, Rupert [Browse]
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Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Rhinebeck, New York : Monkfish Book Publishing Company, 2016.
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  • An in-depth dialogue on the nature of science between post-materialist biologist Rupert Sheldrake and renowned skeptic Michael Shermer.
  • Two controversial authors debate the nature and methods of science, its dogmas, and its future. Rupert Sheldrake argues that science needs to free itself from materialist dogma while Michael Shermer contends that science, properly conceived, is a materialistic enterprise; for science to look beyond materialist explanations is to betray science and engage in superstition. Issues discussed include: materialism and its role in science, whether belief in God is compatible with a scientific perspective, and parapsychology. Michael Shermer is Editor-in-Chief of Skeptic magazine and the author of numerous books including Skeptic. Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author of ten books including his most recent, Science Set Free, which challenges scientific dogma.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-169).
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Contents
  • Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; PREFACE; THEBESTSCHOOLS.ORG
  • RUPERT SHELDRAKE INTERVIEW; THEBESTSCHOOLS.ORG
  • MICHAEL SHERMER INTERVIEW; PART 1
  • MATERIALISM IN SCIENCE; CHAPTER 1; Rupert Sheldrake's Opening Statement; Michael Shermer Responds; Rupert Sheldrake Replies; Chapter 2; Michael Shermer's Opening Statement; Rupert Sheldrake Responds; Michael Shermer Replies; PART 2
  • MENTAL ACTION AT A DISTANCE; Chapter 3; Michael Shermer's Opening Statement; Rupert Sheldrake Responds; Michael Shermer Replies; Chapter 4; Rupert Sheldrake's Opening Statement; Michael Shermer Responds
  • Rupert Sheldrake RepliesPART 3
  • GOD AND SCIENCE; Chapter 5; Rupert Sheldrake's Opening Statement; Michael Shermer Responds; Rupert Sheldrake Replies; Chapter 6; Michael Shermer's Opening Statement; Rupert Sheldrake Responds; Michael Shermer Replies; Footnotes
ISBN
  • 1939681588 ((electronic book))
  • 9781939681584 ((electronic bk.))
OCLC
  • 982376522
  • 960164108
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