Sacred Depths of Nature by Ursula Goodenough 1998 Hardcover-image
Sacred Depths of Nature by Ursula Goodenough 1998 Hardcover-image
Sacred Depths of Nature by Ursula Goodenough 1998 Hardcover-image

Sacred Depths of Nature by Ursula Goodenough 1998 Hardcover

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Dewey Decimal: 574.01 Intended Audience: Trade Reviews: "A celebration of molecular biology, with meditations on the spiritual andreligious meaning that can be found at the heart of science, makes an importantcontribution to the ongoing dialog between science and religion. Thsi book wellengage anyone who has ever been mesmerized--or terrified--by the mysteries ofexistence."--Biology Digest, "For a scientist like myself, Goodenough's elegant narratives provide a refreshing way to encounter familiar material. I was especially impressed with her ability to cut right to the quick, so that within a few short pages the reader is whisked from the big bang to the emergence of our planetand the birth of life on earth."--Scientific American, "Her descriptions of enzymes, zygotes, and eukaryotes are crystal clear, and warmly complement her outlook."--Gilbert Taylor, Booklist, "Incisive, comprehensive, witty, and beautiful, with paragraph afterparagraph of lucidity and significance. We could be witnessing one of the mostimportant cultural events of the last three centuries--the moment whenscientists themselves take seriously their role in forging a planetarywisdom."--Brian Swimme, cosmologist, California Institute of IntegralStudies, "Her descriptions of enzymes, zygotes, and eukaryotes are crystal clear,and warmly complement her outlook."--Gilbert Taylor,Booklist, "In this unique book...Goodenough has accomplished what few scientists dare to try: to provide a clear, even reductionist, account of the most modern concepts in science."--San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle, "For a scientist like myself, Goodenough's elegant narratives provide arefreshing way to encounter familiar material. I was especially impressed withher ability to cut right to the quick, so that within a few short pages thereader is whisked from the big bang to the emergence of our planet and the birthof life on earth."--Scientific American, "A celebration of molecular biology, with meditiations on the spiritualand religious meaning that can be found at teh heart of science, makes animportant contribution to the ongoing dialog between science and religion. Thsibook well engage anyone who has ever been mesmerized--or terrified--by themysteries of existence."--Biology Digest, "Goodenough gives us a new bridge between science and religion that is both eloquent and elegant. She offers us the poetry, power, and passion of her vision of nature, a vision born from scientific knowledge, nurtured by religious sensibility, and inspired by nature itself." --Mary EvelynTucker, historian of religion, Bucknell University, "Goodenough gives us a new bridge between science and religion that is both eloquent and elegant. She offers us the poetry, power, and passion of her vision of nature, a vision born from scientific knowledge, nurtured by religious sensibility, and inspired by nature itself." --Mary Evelyn Tucker, historian of religion, Bucknell University"An engaging, authoritative and lyrical account of the molecular basis of life and its evolution. Goodenough...explains the dynamics of biology with the evident pleasure of a gifted science writer. Her reflections evoke a deep gratitude for the magic of our existence and the necessity to preserve that which makes it possible."--Thomas Pollard, cell biologist, President, The Salk Institute"Incisive, comprehensive, witty, and beautiful, with paragraph after paragraph of lucidity and significance. We could be witnessing one of the most important cultural events of the last three centuries--the moment when scientists themselves take seriously their role in forging a planetary wisdom."--Brian Swimme, cosmologist, California Institute of Integral Studies"A celebration of molecular biology, with meditations on the spiritual and religious meaning that can be found at the heart of science, makes an important contribution to the ongoing dialog between science and religion. This book well engage anyone who has ever been mesmerized--or terrified--by the mysteries of existence."--Biology Digest"Her descriptions of enzymes, zygotes, and eukaryotes are crystal clear, and warmly complement her outlook."--Gilbert Taylor,Booklist"In this unique book...Goodenough has accomplished what few scientists dare to try: to provide a clear, even reductionist, account of the most modern concepts in science."--San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle"For a scientist like myself, Goodenough's elegant narratives provide a refreshing way to encounter familiar material. I was especially impressed with her ability to cut right to the quick, so that within a few short pages the reader is whisked from the big bang to the emergence of our planet and the birth of life on earth."--Scientific American, The groundwork for a religious naturalism is superbly laid - in this respect the detail and precision with which she [Goodenough] presents the context of our human experience is an important advance on previous authors. The structure of her book is also an important innovation, in its alternation of third-person and first-person perspectives. Most importantly of all, she presents a highly coherent case for the possibility of a planetary ethic which bypasses the authority of scriptural tradition deriving its authority instead from science, "In this unique book...Goodenough has accomplished what few scientistsdare to try: to provide a clear, even reductionist, account of the most modernconcepts in science."--San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle, "Incisive, comprehensive, witty, and beautiful, with paragraph after paragraph of lucidity and significance. We could be witnessing one of the most important cultural events of the last three centuries--the moment when scientists themselves take seriously their role in forging a planetarywisdom."--Brian Swimme, cosmologist, California Institute of Integral Studies, "A celebration of molecular biology, with meditations on the spiritual and religious meaning that can be found at the heart of science, makes an important contribution to the ongoing dialog between science and religion. This book well engage anyone who has ever been mesmerized--orterrified--by the mysteries of existence."--Biology Digest, "An engaging, authoritative and lyrical account of the molecular basis oflife and its evolution. Goodenough...explains the dynamics of biology with theevident pleasure of a gifted science writer. Her reflections evoke a deepgratitude for the magic of our existence and the necessity to preserve thatwhich makes it possible."--Thomas Pollard, cell biologist, President, The SalkInstitute, "Her descriptions of enzymes, zygotes, and eukaryotes are crystal clear, and warmly complement her outlook."--Gilbert Taylor,Booklist, "Goodenough gives us a new bridge between science and religion that is both eloquent and elegant. She offers us the poetry, power, and passion of her vision of nature, a vision born from scientific knowledge, nurtured by religious sensibility, and inspired by nature itself."--Mary EvelynTucker, historian of religion, Bucknell University, "An engaging, authoritative and lyrical account of the molecular basis of life and its evolution. Goodenough...explains the dynamics of biology with the evident pleasure of a gifted science writer. Her reflections evoke a deep gratitude for the magic of our existence and the necessity topreserve that which makes it possible."--Thomas Pollard, cell biologist, President, The Salk Institute Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated ISBN-10: 0195126130 gtin13: 9780195126136 TitleLeading: The Language: English Format: Hardcover Publication Year: 1998 ISBN-13: 9780195126136 Book Title: Sacred Depths of Nature Item Height: 0.9 in Number of Pages: 224 Pages Item Weight: 14.1 Oz brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Synopsis: Goodenough couples lucid and concise descriptions of the workings of nature with spiritual reflections that are non-denominational and non-theistic but deeply respectful of traditional religions and written in their idiom. She unites timeless spiritual sensibilities with our present-day understanding of genes, cells, brains, sex, and biological evolution., For many of us, the great scientific discoveries of the modern age--the Big Bang, evolution, quantum physics, relativity-- point to an existence that is bleak, devoid of meaning, pointless. But in The Sacred Depths of Nature , eminent biologist Ursula Goodenough shows us that the scientific world view need not be a source of despair. Indeed, it can be a wellspring of solace and hope. This eloquent volume reconciles the modern scientific understanding of reality with our timeless spiritual yearnings for reverence and continuity. Looking at topics such as evolution, emotions, sexuality, and death, Goodenough writes with rich, uncluttered detail about the workings of nature in general and of living creatures in particular. Her luminous clarity makes it possible for even non-scientists to appreciate that the origins of life and the universe are no less meaningful because of our increasingly scientific understanding of them. At the end of each chapter, Goodenough's spiritual reflections respond to the complexity of nature with vibrant emotional intensity and a sense of reverent wonder. A beautifully written celebration of molecular biology with meditations on the spiritual and religious meaning that can be found at the heart of science, this volume makes an important contribution to the ongoing dialog between science and religion. This book will engage anyone who was ever mesmerized--or terrified--by the mysteries of existence., This eloquent volume reconciles our contemporary scientific understand ing of reality with our timeless spiritual yearnings for reverence and continuity. Addressing ideas like evolution, emotions, sexuality, and death, The Sacred Depths of Nature brings rich, uncluttered detail to the workings of nature in general and of living creatures in particul ar. Goodenough's clear thinking and writing will allow even non-scient ists to appreciate that the origins of life and the universe are no le ss meaningful in light of our scientific understanding of them. At the end of each chapter, her spiritual reflections respond to nature's co mplexity with a vibrant emotional intensity and sense of reverent wond er., For many of us, the great scientific discoveries of the modern age--the Big Bang, evolution, quantum physics, relativity-- point to an existence that is bleak, devoid of meaning, pointless. But in The Sacred Depths of Nature, eminent biologist Ursula Goodenough shows us that the scientific world view need not be a source of despair. Indeed, it can be a wellspring of solace and hope. This eloquent volume reconciles the modern scientificunderstanding of reality with our timeless spiritual yearnings for reverence and continuity. Looking at topics such as evolution, emotions, sexuality, and death, Goodenough writes with rich, uncluttered detailabout the workings of nature in general and of living creatures in particular. Her luminous clarity makes it possible for even non-scientists to appreciate that the origins of life and the universe are no less meaningful because of our increasingly scientific understanding of them. At the end of each chapter, Goodenough's spiritual reflections respond to the complexity of nature with vibrant emotional intensity and a sense of reverent wonder. A beautifully written celebrationof molecular biology with meditations on the spiritual and religious meaning that can be found at the heart of science, this volume makes an important contribution to the ongoing dialog between scienceand religion. This book will engage anyone who was ever mesmerized--or terrified--by the mysteries of existence., For many of us, the great scientific discoveries of the modern age--the Big Bang, evolution, quantum physics, relativity-- point to an existence that is bleak, devoid of meaning, pointless. But in The Sacred Depths of Nature, eminent biologist Ursula Goodenough shows us that the scientific world view need not be a source of despair. Indeed, it can be a wellspring of solace and hope. This eloquent volume reconciles the modern scientific understanding of reality with our timeless spiritual yearnings for reverence and continuity. Looking at topics such as evolution, emotions, sexuality, and death, Goodenough writes with rich, uncluttered detail about the workings of nature in general and of living creatures in particular. Her luminous clarity makes it possible for even non-scientists to appreciate that the origins of life and the universe are no less meaningful because of our increasingly scientific understanding of them. At the end of each chapter, Goodenough's spiritual reflections respond to the complexity of nature with vibrant emotional intensity and a sense of reverent wonder. A beautifully written celebration of molecular biology with meditations on the spiritual and religious meaning that can be found at the heart of science, this volume makes an important contribution to the ongoing dialog between science and religion. This book will engage anyone who was ever mesmerized--or terrified--by the mysteries of existence. LC Classification Number: QH331.G624 1998 Illustrator: Yes LCCN: 98-006579 Author: Ursula Goodenough Topic: General, Aesthetics, Life Sciences / Biology, Essays, Religion & Science Genre: Nature, Religion, Philosophy, Science Item Width: 5.8 in Dewey Edition: 21 Item Length: 8.3 in

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  1. This book is a breathtaking journey into the beauty and mystery of life. Ursula Goodenough blends science and spirituality in a way that feels both profound and accessible. The hardcover edition is sturdy and well-made, perfect for revisiting its wisdom again and again. A must-read for anyone who loves nature and deep thinking!

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