Lessl, Thomas M., 1954-

Rhetorical darwinism religion, evolution, and the scientific identity / [electronic resource] : Thomas M. Lessl. - Waco, Tex. : Baylor University Press, c2012. - xxvi, 322 p. : ill. - Studies in rhetoric and religion ; 11 . - Studies in rhetoric and religion ; 11. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The social meaning of evolutionary rhetoric -- Francis Bacon and the scientific identity -- Science in God's bosom -- From two books to one -- The new Christianity -- Positivism in the world of Thomas Huxley -- Scientism scientized -- The continuing evolution of evolutionism and science's battle for the public mind.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
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2013.
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Science--Public opinion.
Religion and science.
Science--Philosophy.


Electronic books.

Q172.5.P82 / L47 2012eb

261.5/5

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