The sense of the universe: philosophical explication of theological commitment in modern cosmology

Alexei Nesteruk

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Abstract

The Sense of the Universe deals with existential and phenomenological reflection upon modern cosmology with the aim to reveal hidden theological commitments in cosmology related to the mystery of human existence. The book proposes a new approach to the dialogue between science and theology based in a thorough philosophical analysis of acting forms of subjectivity involved in the study of the world and in religious experience. The uniqueness of this book is that it uses recent advances in phenomenological philosophy and philosophical theology in order to accentuate the existential meaning of cosmology as the discourse that ultimately explicates the human condition. The objective of the book is not to make a comparative analysis of the cosmological scientific narrative and that of the Bible, or the Fathers of the Church (in what concerns the structure of the universe), but to reveal the presence of a hidden theological dimension in cosmology originating in the God-given ability of humanity to discern and disclose the sense of creation.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationMinneapolis, USA
PublisherFortress Press
Number of pages545
ISBN (Electronic)9781451494174
ISBN (Print)9781451470383
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2015

Keywords

  • cosmology
  • philosophy of science
  • theology
  • philosophy

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