{"product_id":"sacred-depths-of-nature-how-life-has-emerged-and-evolved-9780197662069","title":"Sacred Depths of Nature: How Life Has Emerged and Evolved","description":"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 \u003cem\u003eThe Sacred Depths of Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. This new edition offers a deepened consideration of emergent properties and emergent dynamics, as well as an exploration of their role as the generators of life's complexity. Goodenough also expands upon the ethic of ecomorality in a new chapter, and incorporates new quotes, figures, and poems in her analysis. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ursula Goodenough\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.84w x 0.72d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780197662069\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2nd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45284258742409,"sku":"9780197662069","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_58b06cab-61ea-48d0-96b4-e76512b91fe1.jpg?v=1771917128","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/sacred-depths-of-nature-how-life-has-emerged-and-evolved-9780197662069","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}