Mathematics and Religion: Our Languages of Sign and Symbol is the sixth title published in the Templeton Science and Religion Series, in which scientists from a wide range of fields distill their experience and knowledge into brief tours of their respective specialties. In this volume, Javier Leach, a mathematician and Jesuit priest, leads a fascinating study of the historical development of mathematical language and its influence on the evolution of metaphysical and theological languages.
Leach traces three historical moments of change in this evolution: the introduction of the deductive method in Greece, the use of mathematics as a language of science in modern times, and the formalization of mathematical languages in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. As he unfolds this fascinating history, Leach notes the striking differences and interrelations between the two languages of science and religion. Until now there has been little reflection on these similarities and differences, or about how both languages can complement and enrich each other.
| ISBN: | 9781599471495 |
| Publication date: | 1st September 2010 |
| Author: | Javier Leach |
| Publisher: | Templeton Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 188 pages |
| Series: | Templeton Science and Religion Series |
| Genres: |
Philosophy of mathematics Religion and science History of mathematics Impact of science and technology on society |
Mathematics and Religion: Our Languages of Sign and Symbol is the sixth title published in the Templeton Science and Religion Series, in which scientists from a wide range of fields distill their experience and knowledge into brief tours of their respective specialties. In this volume, Javier Leach, a mathematician and Jesuit priest, leads a fascinating study of the historical development of mathematical language and its influence on the evolution of metaphysical and theological languages.Leach traces three historical moments of change in this evolution: the introduction of the deductive method in Greece, the use of mathematics as a language of science in modern times, and the formalization of mathematical languages in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Mathematics and Religion features in the following genres: Philosophy of mathematics, Religion and science, History of mathematics, Impact of science and technology on society
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Mathematics and Religion was written by Javier Leach and published by Templeton Press
Mathematics and Religion has 188 pages
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