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Strange wonder
Book • 2008
Strange Wonder, by Mary Jane Rubenstein, investigates the role of wonder in modern thought, tracing its relationships with religion, science, and philosophy.
Rubenstein argues that wonder is a productive intellectual posture that can reorient our engagement with the world, bridging the gap between skepticism and awe.
The book explores historical and contemporary instances where wonder catalyzes inquiry and meaning-making.
Rubenstein blends scholarship with accessible writing to show how cultivating wonder can reshape ethical and spiritual life.
The work invites readers to reconsider wonder as foundational to both scientific curiosity and religious imagination.
Rubenstein argues that wonder is a productive intellectual posture that can reorient our engagement with the world, bridging the gap between skepticism and awe.
The book explores historical and contemporary instances where wonder catalyzes inquiry and meaning-making.
Rubenstein blends scholarship with accessible writing to show how cultivating wonder can reshape ethical and spiritual life.
The work invites readers to reconsider wonder as foundational to both scientific curiosity and religious imagination.
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