Reviews for Harnessing the Sun's Energy (Why Science Matters)

The average rating for Harnessing the Sun's Energy (Why Science Matters) based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-11-21 00:00:00 Michael Cronin Decent book about energy. Talks about different ways, has a bit of history, and does not make all alternatives seem perfect, which makes this a great book for teaching.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-12-30 00:00:00 Matthew Fitzsimmons This book is intended primarily for theology students and practicing theologians. However, if the general reader can get through the first fifty pages, (s)he will be rewarded with brief, insightful discussions of open theology, complex systems, quantum physics, the "new" natural theology, the anthropic principle, multiverses, theodicy, and divine providence. Chapter six (Motivated Belief) is particularly good. In it, Polkinghorne describes his motivations for his religious beliefs, which do not consist of "irrational acceptance of unquestionable propositions," but rather two kinds of motivation: (1) "general aspects of the human encounter with reality," and (2) "the particularities of personal experience, including . . . specific acts of divine disclosure expressed through uniquely significant events and persons." Even though it starts out slowly, I highly recommend this book for science-minded readers seeking to integrate Christian faith with their scientific worldview. Plus there is quote near the top of p.71 that is almost worth the price of the book, particularly if you enjoy understated British humour.