An Illusion of Harmony: Science And Religion in Islam
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (953 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591024498 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 265 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Taner Edis (Kirksville, MO), born and raised in Turkey, is an associate professor of physics at Truman State University and the author of The Ghost in the Universe: God in Light of Modern Science and Science and Nonbelief, among other publications
Yet at the same time, they are reluctant to allow science to become independent of religion and are suspicious of Western secularization. As physicist Taner Edis shows in this fascinating glimpse into contemporary Muslim culture, a good deal of popular writing in Muslim societies attempts to address such perplexing questions as: • Is Islam a "scientific religion"? • Were the discoveries of modern science foreshadowed in the Quran? • Are intelligent design conjectures more appealing to the Muslim perspective than Darwinian explanations? Edis examines the range of Muslim thinking about science and Islam, from blatantly pseudoscientific fantasies to comparatively sophisticated efforts to "Islamize science." From the world’s strongest creationist movements to bizarre science-in-the-Quran apologetics, popular Muslim approaches promote a view of natural science as a mere fact-collecting activity that coexists in near-perfect harmony with literal-minded faith. Since Muslims are keenly aware that science and technology have been the keys to Western success, they are eager to harness technology to achieve a Muslim version of modernity. But a parallel controversy exists in the Muslim world regarding ways to integrat
All Turkish science is based on the Koran leaving no dlh All Turkish science is based on the Koran leaving no room for Darwin or physics. If it can't be found in the Koran, it can't be studied.. "An Honest Analysis Of The Relationship of Islam and Science" according to Scholastic Reader. Taner Edis has done the world a huge favor in writing this book on Islam and Science through time. This kind of relationa is really rare to find due to lack of interest or flat out ignorance on the topics.This is an honest book that is objective and Taner (of Turkish descent) does not say more than is needed to make his point. Muslims who read this book will of course be disturbed by some f. A Complex Dynamic The tensions between modern scientific conceptualizations of the world and traditional supernatural accounts have a unique dynamic in Turkey and in other Islamic lands. While they are immersed in a science and technology driven global economy, they have come to recognize its power and importance to their lives. But, they have also come to recognize its implications that erode their traditio
About the Author Taner Edis (Kirksville, MO), born and raised in Turkey, is an associate professor of physics at Truman State University and the author of The Ghost in the Universe: God in Light of Modern Science and Science and Nonbelief, among other publications.