Religion and Science in the Context of Chinese Culture

This book in the Science and Theology series deals with the interface of science and religion in the Chinese culture. The essays come from a conference held in Taiwan at Fu Jen Catholic University in May 2002. The contributors, a mixture of Chinese and Western authors all were born in, and live and work in Chinese cultural settings. The book covers a variety of topics including the following: traditional Chinese philosophy and natural knowledge; the modern Chinese academic community and the relationship between science and religion; folk medicine in Chinese culture; and environmental concerns.