Darwin and Catholicism

Dr Louis Caruana SJ is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College in the University of London, UK.

• 1. Introduction - Louis CaruanaPart 1: HISTORICAL STUDIES2. From the Origin to Humani Generis: Ireland as a case study - Don O'Leary 3. Darwinism from Humani Generis to the Present - Pawel Kapusta4. Aquinas and Darwin - Fáinche Ryan5. Teilhard de Chardin: Evolution for a believing scientist. - François Euvé 6. Bernard Lonergan's Transformation of the Darwinian Worldview - Patrick Byrne and Frank Budenholzer Part 2: PHILOSOPHICAL THEMES 7. On Evolution and Intelligent Design - Nicholas Rescher 8. Weak Darwinism - Peter van Inwagen 9. Darwin, Ethics, and Evolution - Harry J. Gensler10. Darwinism, Mind and Society - Louis Caruana 11. Darwinism and Economics - Albino Barrera Part 3: THEOLOGICAL THEMES 12. Intelligent Design: Science or Faith? - Louis Dupré13. Evolution and the Doctrine of Creation - Joseph M. Zycinski14. Darwinism and Moral Theology - Stephen J. Pope15. Darwin, Divine Providence, and the Suffering of Sentient Life - John F. Haught Guide to Further Reading Index

‘This is a tremendously important contribution to the science-religion, evolution-Christianity, dialogue.  For too long, scientists and religious people equally have failed to communicate, thinking that the other is the enemy with no possibility of fruitful interaction.  Despite their great tradition, Catholics particularly have been less than helpful on these matters.  Now, virtually in one fell swoop, all is changed.  The contributors to Darwin and Catholicism show what a rich subject lies before us.  In an age where ill-formed polemics by scientists against religion are runaway best sellers, it is good to have the strongest intellectual arm of the Christian Church reengaged, throwing light and understanding on these matters.  Very highly recommended.' - Michael Ruse, Florida State University, USA