Pope Pius XII and Modern Science

Towards a Catholic Science Course

De: Frits Albers

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Frits Albers compiled a comprehensive exposition and summary of the principles of science, and philosophy as it pertains to science, taught by His Holiness Pope Pius XII in nine addresses on science and scientific subjects and in one encyclical. The Pope explains the worth and necessity of true science and its rightful place in society, the pitfalls of pseudo-science, and the intellectual and moral obligations of scientists; not only as scientists engaged in highly specialized occupations, but as responsible and mature citizens of a society greatly impacted and formed by their work.

The first principle of the papal synthesis, the one from which all others radiate, is the certitude that true science should lead the scientist to a personal belief in God. This foremost principle and propositions which lead to it as well as those which follow upon it, form the basis for the type of science courses that should be taught in Catholic Schools and Universities.

The author presented his exposition of Papal Teaching in such a way that the principles to follow and the errors to avoid are clearly marked out and separated in successive sections of the book. The blue-print is easy to follow and should give instruction, encouragement and fresh heart to the beleaguered Catholic science teacher or professor.