Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker: Major Texts on Religion

This book presents a collection of texts by the German physicist and philosopher Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker (1912-2007) in English, for use in seminars on the philosophy of religion, the comparative study of religion, but as well on the relationship between religion and the scientific worldview. Most texts appear in English for the first time. Weizsäcker became famous through his works in physics, mainly in the early development of nuclear physics. Later he would also become well known as a philosopher and analyst of contemporary culture. He also worked very intensely on projects for the prevention of nuclear war and for peace in general.

Texts by one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, available in English for the first time Selection of essential texts for use in studies of the philosophy of religion and religious evolution Original texts as a source of further discussions on the role of religion in the 21st century Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras