Otto, Rudolf 1869-1937 creator Morrison, William Douglas 1852-1943 Thomson, J. Arthur (John Arthur) 1861-1933 Thomson, Margaret R. text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Naturalism and Religion" by Dr. Rudolf Otto is a philosophical treatise exploring the relationship between naturalistic and religious interpretations of the world, written in the early 20th century. The work aims to delineate the tensions and conflicts between these two frameworks, questioning whether they can coexist harmoniously. Otto seeks to validate the religious outlook within the context of modern scientific thought, discussing topics such as the mystery of existence, purpose, and the nature of reality. The opening of the book sets the foundation for this exploration by emphasizing the need for religion to affirm its significance in an increasingly skeptical world. Dr. Otto discusses how both naturalism and religious perspectives stem from a shared human impulse to understand existence, yet they diverge in their interpretations of the world around us. He highlights that while naturalism seeks to explain the universe through empirical science and logical reasoning, religion offers a deeper inquiry into purpose and the mysteries of existence that science cannot fully explain. This introductory segment establishes a complex interplay between two worldviews, laying the groundwork for Otto’s further examination of their implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-03-27 Original publication data not identified Religion and science Naturalism BL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31794 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31794 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133727.0 31794