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The re-emergence of emergence : the emergentist hypothesis from science to religion /

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Much of the modern period was dominated by a reductionist theory of science. In recent years reductionism has been challenged by a new paradigm. This volume introduces readers to emergence theory, outlines the major arguments in its defence, and summarizes the powerful objections against it.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Clayton, Philip, 1956-, Davies, P. C. W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Emergence (Philosophy)
Religion and science.
Science > Philosophy.
Religion and Science
Émergence (Philosophie)
Religion et sciences.
Religion and science
Science > Philosophy
Religion.
Philosophy & Religion.
Religion - General.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Much of the modern period was dominated by a reductionist theory of science. In recent years reductionism has been challenged by a new paradigm. This volume introduces readers to emergence theory, outlines the major arguments in its defence, and summarizes the powerful objections against it.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 330 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191701351
0191701351