Routledge Naturalism and Our Knowledge of Reality - Book

Explore the foundations of epistemology and metaphysics in Naturalism and Our Knowledge of Reality: Testing Religious Truth-claims. Published by Routledge as part of the New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies series, this work addresses the reigning role of philosophical naturalism in modern knowledge claims. Author R. Scott Smith presents a fresh argument regarding the limitations of naturalism as a basis for knowing reality. The text examines how the reliance on naturalism may impact the institution of science and investigates the failure of the "fact-value" split in our pursuit of truth. By questioning whether a naturalistic framework can truly provide access to reality, the book offers a provocative look at ontology. This academic resource is designed for those studying the intersection of philosophy, science, and religion. It challenges readers to consider a non-naturalistic ontology as a way to better explain how we grasp the nature of existence. Whether you are interested in theology, biblical studies, or critical thinking, this book provides a deep dive into the tension between naturalism and religious truth-claims.