
Book Summary
e vivid his argument that individuals and cultures must cultivate both a life of the spirit and a life of rational inquiry in order to experience the fullness of being human. In Rocks of Ages, Gould's passionate humanism, ethical discernment, and erudition are fused to create a dazzling gem of contemporary cultural philosophy. About the Author "Daring and thought-provoking . . . A lively retelling of the very real conflict between creationism and evolution in America." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "ILLUMINATING . . . A RICH TAPESTRY OF FACT AND ANECDOTE . . . [Stephen Jay Gould] engages us with evident delight in the subtle dance of language and ideas. . . . Reading it, we feel ourselves in the great tradition of Montaigne and his successors." -Los Angeles Times "ENTERTAINING . . . GOULD MAKES HIS POINTS WITH AUTHORITY, INSIGHT, AND HIS TRADEMARK GOOD HUMOR." -The Christian Science Monitor
Book Details
Book Name | Rocks Of Ages: Science And Religion In The Fullness Of Life |
Author | Stephen Jay Gould |
Publisher | Random House Publishing Group (02/2002) |
ISBN | 9780345450401 |
Pages | 256 |
Language | English |
Price | 530 |