Book · 2018 · Religion and science
Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles?
Why people recommend it
Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles? by Ian Hutchinson is a book addressing complex inquiries concerning religion, science, and the rational defense of faith from a scientific perspective. On the Lex Fridman Podcast in 2020, host Lex Fridman recommended this work alongside another publication while introducing his guest, Ian Hutchinson. Fridman highlighted that for those curious about the intersection of science and religion, he strongly suggested two specific books written by the guest. These included his newer release, which answers over two hundred questions regarding all aspects of God and science, as well as his earlier critique of scientism. By pointing his audience toward these titles, Fridman framed the upcoming interview around the guest's published thoughts on reconciling rigorous scientific inquiry with religious belief. The recommendation provided listeners with a clear pathway to further explore the nuanced discussions surrounding faith and empirical rationality featured throughout the podcast episode.
Who recommended it
- Lex Fridman Recommended
Lex Fridman — 1 mention
“on this latter topic i recommend two of his books his new one can a scientist believe in miracles where he answers more than 200 questions on all aspects of god and science and his earlier book on scientism called monopolizing knowledge”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“yeah in my in my latest book uh can a scientist believe in miracles i i i devote most of the first chapter to telling how how i became a christian um why i became a christian”
“um i i tell a story in my book that um when i was a student before i became a christian i read a philosophy book whose approximate title was um what you know what is the meaning of life”