Literature, Religion, and Science: A Personal and Professional Trajectory

By tracing the trajectory of his own personal and professional life, the author provides a perspective on how intellectual and religious or spiritual growth, while often seemingly at odds with each other, can nonetheless advance in a mutually enhancing manner. The historical conflict between literat...

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Veröffentlicht in:Zygon 1997-06, Vol.32 (2), p.277-288
1. Verfasser: Schaible, Robert
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:By tracing the trajectory of his own personal and professional life, the author provides a perspective on how intellectual and religious or spiritual growth, while often seemingly at odds with each other, can nonetheless advance in a mutually enhancing manner. The historical conflict between literature and science is briefly outlined as a parallel to that between religion and science, and the importance of metaphor as a common element in all three fields is explored. Emphasis is placed on metaphor as a means of challenging absolutism, encouraging humility, and promoting a sense of wonder about the universe.
ISSN:0591-2385
1467-9744
DOI:10.1111/0591-2385.891997088