The Ascent of Faith Or The Grounds of Certainty in Science and Religion - Alexander James Harrison - Bog

The Ascent of Faith Or The Grounds of Certainty in Science and Religion is a book written by Alexander James Harrison. It explores the relationship between science and religion and argues for the compatibility of the two. The book delves into the concept of faith and how it is not necessarily at odds with scientific reasoning. Harrison argues that both science and religion are grounded in a search for truth and that they complement each other in the quest for understanding the world around us. The book also discusses the limitations of science and the importance of faith in filling in the gaps where science cannot provide answers. Overall, The Ascent of Faith Or The Grounds of Certainty in Science and Religion is a thought-provoking read that challenges readers to reconsider their beliefs about the relationship between science and religion.1893. These Boyle Lectures begin by showing that which skeptics of all kinds believe, and then what, from their own standpoint, they ought to believe. This accomplished, it is next shown what new necessities and obligations, logical and moral, come from the step already taken; and so forward, point by point, until the Catholic Faith in Christ is reached. Contents: scope of the lectures; classes of agnostics addressed; nature of evidence; preoccupation of worldliness as secularism and positivism; secularistic positivism as critical; concerning the supernatural; supernatural in imitation; supernatural in evolution; certainty as faith in truth and right; certainty as scientific; certainty as religious; certainty as Christian.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.