The Methods of Science and Religion

In his sterling book, The Methods of Science and Religion: Epistemologies in Conflict, Tiddy Smith takes on all the history and philosophy of science wimpish revisionists (like me), arguing that, contrary to now-established opinion, there has long been a conflict between science and religion, there is still such a conflict, and science wins hands down. The book is irreverent, provocative, learned, and tremendous fun. Get ahead of the crowd. Read the book and start writing your refutation! -- Michael Ruse, Florida State University
It is common today to hear that religion and science are complementary and equally legitimate ways for people to come to know the world. But in this approachable book, Tiddy Smith argues that religious communities are committed to one set of methods of justification and the scientific community to another, and the methods of science out-compete those of religion. This sharp book will be useful for those thinking not only about the relationship of science and religion, but about the epistemology of religion, the methodological roots of disagreement, or naturalism in the academy. -- Kevin Schilbrack, Appalachian State University