Religions and Science Beyond Belief

Comments on Taner Edis’s Science and Nonbelief

Authors

  • Benjamin Zeller Brevard College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v40.i4.10859

Keywords:

Religion and Science, Taner Edis

Abstract

This book review considers Taner Edis's 2006 book, Science and Nonbelief. The review situates the author among other physicists considering issues of religion & science, and notes strengths and weaknesses of the book.

Author Biography

  • Benjamin Zeller, Brevard College

    Assistant Professor Dept. of Religious Studies

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Published

2012-01-02

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How to Cite

Zeller, B. (2012). Religions and Science Beyond Belief: Comments on Taner Edis’s Science and Nonbelief. Bulletin for the Study of Religion, 40(4), 6-11. https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v40.i4.10859