books of interest

Bede Rundle’s Obituary; Why There is Something Rather Than Nothing

Philosopher Bede Rundle has died. If you hadn’t heard of him and you are reading this blog, then you will almost certainly want to read his book, Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing (Oxford University Press, 2004). Here’s a summary of Rundle’s argument, taken from his obituary: Since this universe is contingent, that is Bede Rundle’s Obituary; Why There is Something Rather Than Nothing

LINK: Mikael Stenmark on Evolution, Purpose, and God

A number of biologists maintain that the recent developments in evolutionary biology have profound implications for religion, morality and our self-understanding. The author focuses on the issue whether evolutionary biology has any relevance for a religious understanding of the meaning of life. First, the question about the meaning of life is clarified. Second, the argument LINK: Mikael Stenmark on Evolution, Purpose, and God