
A Case of Conscience
by:
James Blish
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Publication date:
January 1st, 1989
Publisher: The Easton Press
Pages: 188
Genres: Science Fiction
Father Ruiz-Sanchez, a devoted priest and a passionate scientist, delves deep into the complexities of faith and reason in a world teetering on the brink of existential doubt. His mission takes him to a distant planet, where he grapples with the ethical and spiritual implications of alien life in a universe brimming with diverse beliefs. As he encounters beings living by a different set of moral codes, the lines between right and wrong blur, forcing him to confront his own convictions.
Caught between his religious duties and the empirical realities unfolding around him, he faces a profound crisis of conscience. The struggle for understanding and the quest for truth become central themes as he navigates the challenges posed by this alien society. Through vivid character interactions and intense philosophical exploration, he embarks on a journey that questions the nature of divinity, morality, and ultimately, what it means to be human.
Caught between his religious duties and the empirical realities unfolding around him, he faces a profound crisis of conscience. The struggle for understanding and the quest for truth become central themes as he navigates the challenges posed by this alien society. Through vivid character interactions and intense philosophical exploration, he embarks on a journey that questions the nature of divinity, morality, and ultimately, what it means to be human.