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Joseph Smith as Scientist: A Contribution to Mormon Philosophy
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JOSEPH SMITH AS SCIENTIST - A CONTRIBUTION TO MORMON PHILOSOPHY - BY
INTRODUCTORY. - Chapter I. Joseph's Mission and Language - THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF THE UNIVERSE. - Chapter II. The Indestructibility of Matter Chapter III. The Indestructibility of Energy Chapter IV. The Universal Ether Chapter V. The Reign of Law - THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSE. - Chapter VI. The New Astronomy Chapter VII. Geological Time Chapter VIII. Organized Intelligence - THE LAWS GOVERNING THE INDIVIDUAL. - Chapter IX. Faith Chapter X. Repentance Chapter XI. Baptism Chapter XII. The Gift of the Holy Ghost Chapter XIII. The Word of Wisdom - THE DESTINY OF EARTH AND MAN. - Chapter XIV. The Law of Evolution Chapter XV. The Plan of Salvation - THE REGION OF THE UNKNOWN. - Chapter XVI. The Sixth Sense - THE FORCE OF FORCES. - Chapter XVII. The Nature of God - CONCLUSION. - Chapter XVIII. Joseph Smith's Education Chapter XVIV. A Summary Restatement Chapter XX. Concluding Thoughts - APPENDIX. - Chapter XXI. The Testimony of the Soil - INTRODUCTORY. - Chapter I. - JOSEPH'S MISSION AND LANGUAGE.
THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF THE UNIVERSE. - Chapter II. - THE INDESTRUCTIBILITY OF MATTER.
Chapter III. - THE INDESTRUCTIBILITY OF ENERGY.
Chapter IV. - THE UNIVERSAL ETHER.
Chapter V. - THE REIGN OF LAW.
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSE. - Chapter VI. - THE NEW ASTRONOMY.
Chapter VII. - GEOLOGICAL TIME.
Chapter VIII. - ORGANIZED INTELLIGENCE.
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In this thoughtful essay, the author tackles a question that has long haunted educated believers: can scientific insight and religious conviction coexist without conflict? Written for young members of the Church, the work argues that the fundamental laws of the universe—matter’s permanence, the conservation of energy, and the vastness of geological time—are not merely compatible with Mormon theology, but actually reinforce its core teachings. By drawing on contemporary scientific discoveries, the author shows how the faith’s view of a divinely ordered cosmos mirrors the principles upheld by modern science.
The chapters unfold as a series of concise explorations, ranging from the nature of ether and new astronomical ideas to the concept of organized intelligence guiding the world. Throughout, the tone remains both scholarly and accessible, inviting readers to see faith as a rational pursuit rather than a retreat from inquiry. Ultimately, the book offers a hopeful vision that future theology will be built upon the same unshakable natural laws that science reveals today.
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Release date
2010-11-18
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Public domain in the USA.
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John Andreas Widtsoe
1872–1952
A Norwegian-born scientist, educator, and church leader, he helped shape higher education in Utah while also becoming one of the most influential Latter-day Saint writers of his era. His work brought together agriculture, faith, and public service in a way that still feels distinctive today.
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