The Science Religion and Reality

The Science Religion and Reality is a book written by the renowned British historian and sinologist Joseph Needham. The book explores the relationship between science, religion, and reality, and how they have shaped human civilization throughout history. Needham delves into the philosophical and scientific concepts that have influenced our understanding of the natural world, including the role of religion in shaping scientific inquiry.The book is divided into three parts, each exploring a different aspect of the relationship between science, religion, and reality. The first part focuses on the historical development of science and religion, tracing their origins back to ancient civilizations and their impact on the modern world. The second part examines the philosophical and scientific concepts that have shaped our understanding of the natural world, including the scientific method, evolution, and quantum mechanics. The final part explores the implications of these concepts for our understanding of reality, including the nature of consciousness, free will, and the meaning of life.Throughout the book, Needham draws on his extensive knowledge of Chinese philosophy and culture to provide a unique perspective on the relationship between science, religion, and reality. He argues that science and religion are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary ways of understanding the world around us. The Science Religion and Reality is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of some of the most fundamental questions of human existence.1926. Essays on science, religion, and reality by various authors. Contents: Introduction; Magic Science and Religion; Historical relations of religion and science; Science and religion in the nineteenth century, The domain of physical science; Mechanistic biology and the religious consciousness; Sphere of religion; Religion and psychology; Science Christianity and Modern Civilization; Conclusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.