The Limits of a Limitless Science and Other Essays

A collection of 15 essays from an authority on the relationship between science and religion overviewing the intersection of science with areas of human culture. Written over a period of seven years essays ponder the limits to which science can be put to use discussing the unsolved problem of the origin of the solar system the question of artificial intelligence the biblical basis of the rise of science the relationship between words and numbers and sciences failure to supply a sense of purpose for humanity. Jaki is a historian and philosopher with some 40 books to his credit. Annotation c. Book News Inc. Portland OR (booknews.com)