In the Depths of Mind and Faith. The Geniuses of Science about God

The book by renowned journalist and composer Andrey Reznichenko offers the reader a fascinating exploration of the complex and sometimes unexpected relationships between spiritual faith and scientific knowledge. Contrary to the widespread myth of conflict between science and religion, the... author demonstrates that throughout history, many of the greatest scientists, including Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler, Michael Faraday, and many others, found inspiration in their spiritual beliefs and drew moral guidance from religious values. The book covers epochs and civilizations, starting from ancient Chinese science, the Islamic Golden Age, Indian mathematics, and concluding with the Renaissance and modernity. Special attention is given to the role of cultural exchange – how knowledge from India, China, and the Islamic world permeated Europe and transformed the understanding of science. The author emphasizes that science has never developed in a vacuum: it has always been the result of the interaction of different peoples, worldviews, and philosophies. Science and faith are not mutually exclusive categories, but two sides of humanity's striving to understand the world and their place in it. This is an invitation to deep reflection on the dialogue between science and spirituality, opening unexpected facets of great discoveries and quests of the past. It will be of interest to scientists, students, and a wide range of readers.