02386cam a22003253u 4500 42466 UtSlPG 20260610133954.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 31009972 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899 Facts and fancies in modern science : Studies of the relations of science to prevalent speculations and religious belief Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-03 Produced by Albert László, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Facts and Fancies in Modern Science" by Sir John William Dawson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work is centered around lectures presenting the relationship between scientific thought and contemporary religious beliefs, particularly focusing on the contention between science and faith. Dawson aims to explore the harmony between physical truths and spiritual insights, challenging the prevailing notion that science undermines religious belief systems. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a critical examination of agnostic speculation, particularly in relation to the ideas presented by figures like Herbert Spencer. Dawson contends that modern philosophies, especially those that elevate agnosticism, often stem from a misunderstanding of scientific facts and their implications. He expresses concern that an overreliance on scientific reasoning can foster a dismissal of the spiritual realm, and he encourages a cooperative view where both scientific inquiry and religious belief coexist without conflict, addressing the shared truths between the physical and spiritual dimensions of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Religion and science Evolution https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42466 83305 83305