Philosopher Alvin Plantinga's new book Where the Conflict Really Lies seeks to show that a popular belief about science and religion is backwards- the popular claim is that there's deep conflict between science and Christian faith. Plantinga claims there's superficial conflict but deep concord. This is definitely going on my "to-read" list.
Articles about the book have been all over the place this week, for example the New York Times and Christianity Today, but the most in-depth interview to appear was one conducted by Philosophy News 6 months ago. Meanwhile this interview by Brian Auten of Apologetics 315 combines some of Plantinga's thoughts on his new book with more general comments about Philosophy of Religion and apologetics. It's well worth listening to.
Plantinga is someone who has revolutionised the entire discipline of Philosophy of Religion. He is referred to so incredibly often by contemporary Christian apologists and philosophers that one cannot help but be in awe of his colossal influence. His arguments on reformed epistemology- basic beliefs, the need or otherwise for evidence- and his evolutionary argument against naturalism have changed the dynamic of the entire discipline and will be debated for years to come.
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