God's Biologist: A Life of Alister Hardy

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Exploring the intersection of science and spirituality, this biography delves into the life of Alister Hardy, a prominent marine biologist and zoologist who grappled with his profound religious convictions alongside his scientific endeavors. Despite the pressures to conform to a purely scientific identity, he founded the Religious Experience Research Unit, collecting personal testimonies on spiritual experiences. David Hay reveals Hardy's journey to harmonize these seemingly conflicting aspects of his life, offering insights relevant to contemporary discussions on religion's place in a secular world.