Studies of the relations of science to prevalent speculations and religious belief Dawson, John William, Sir 1820-1899 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Religion and science Evolution BL Original publication data not identified 31009972 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42466 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42466 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133954.0 42466