Einstein's God: Conversations About Science And The Human Spirit (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
Asra says:In today’s times, science and religion are presumed to be mutually exclusive. Tippett offers a fresh alternative to the strict dichotomy. Through interviews, she presents respectful, nuanced conversation about the overlap and intertwining of science and religion. An atheist, holding firmly to her beliefs, offers that it is difficult to disprove the existence of God, while a devout Christian views evolution as having a part in the Creation Story. The culmination of interviews reveals mysteries inherent both in science and religion, providing common ground between the two. If nothing else, John Polkinghorne’s discourse on the nature of light and the role of quarks, as applied to religious paradigms, makes the book a worthy read. Some interesting subject matter somehow were made dull. Seems to me the point of the book is to get the word "religion" (or god) into the same sentence as science w/o having either side howl in outrage. That somehow god/religious belief/faith can compliment science rather than contradict it. Doesn't fly. Very few of Tippet's questions challenged the interviewees beyond what they brought to the table. The overall tone of the book struck me as Philosophy Light. Nothing to see here, move along.
What do You think about Einstein's God: Conversations About Science And The Human Spirit (2010)?
I really enjoyed reading from a variety of philosophers, theologians and scientists on the topic.
—Kokoro
An interesting condensed companion piece to the author's NPR radio program.
—darian
Mostly interview with well known people. not much new idea or opinion...
—sweetigal97
