Abstract
By tracing the trajectory of his own personal and professional life, the author provides a perspective on how intellectual and religious or spiritual growth, while often seemingly at odds with each other, can nonetheless advance in a mutually enhancing manner. The historical conflict between literature and science is briefly outlined as a parallel to that between religion and science, and the importance of metaphor as a common element in all three fields is explored. Emphasis is placed on metaphor as a means of challenging absolutism, encouraging humility, and promoting a sense of wonder about the universe.
Keywords
Zygon, literature, metaphor, science, wonder, religious skepticism, IRAS, traditional Christianity
How to Cite
Schaible, R., (1997) “Literature, Religion, and Science: A Personal and Professional Trajectory”, Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science 32(2), 277–288. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/0591-2385.891997088