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God, Chance and Purpose: Can God Have It Both Ways?
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God, Chance and Purpose: Can God Have It Both Ways? Paperback - 2008 - 1st Edition

by David J. Bartholomew


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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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  • Title God, Chance and Purpose: Can God Have It Both Ways?
  • Author David J. Bartholomew
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 272
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press
  • Date 2008-03-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780521707084 / 0521707080
  • Weight 0.83 lbs (0.38 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.49 x 5.5 x 0.53 in (21.56 x 13.97 x 1.35 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress subjects Intelligent design (Teleology), Providence and government of God
  • Dewey Decimal Code 231.5
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