The Scientific Spirit of American Humanism
- ISBN-10
- 1421438593
- ISBN-13
- 9781421438597
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-10-06
- Publisher
- JHU Press
- Author
- Stephen P. Weldon
Description
Significantly, the book shows why special attention to American liberal religiosity remains critical to a clear understanding of the scientific spirit in American culture.
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