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Religious Certitude in an Age of Science

Religious Certitude in an Age of Science

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PhilosophyReligion General

ISBN10: 1025949005
ISBN13: 9781025949000
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Religious Certitude in an Age of Science explores the foundational tensions and potential harmonies between spiritual conviction and the burgeoning scientific worldview of the early twentieth century. Charles Allen Dinsmore addresses the profound challenge faced by believers as the empirical methods of science began to dominate the intellectual landscape, questioning the traditional grounds of faith. The work argues that religious certitude is not merely a matter of blind sentiment but can be understood as a robust form of knowledge that possesses its own validity alongside scientific truth.

Dinsmore examines the nature of authority, the role of intuition, and the necessity of a religious perspective in a world increasingly defined by material evidence. By analyzing the psychological and philosophical bases of belief, he seeks to provide an intellectual defense for the validity of religious experience without dismissing the advancements of modern science. This book serves as a significant historical document reflecting the intellectual climate of its era, offering insights into how thinkers navigated the transition toward a more secularized society. Religious Certitude in an Age of Science remains a compelling study for those interested in the history of ideas, the philosophy of religion, and the enduring dialogue between the sacred and the secular.

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