Facts and fancies in modern science Studies of the relations of science to prevalent speculations and religious belief

"Facts and Fancies in Modern Science" by Sir John William Dawson is a collection of lectures that examines how scientific ideas connect with religious beliefs of that time. Dawson looks at the idea that science and religion are against each other. He wants to point out the ways that science and faith can exist together. He argues that many people wrongly think science means dismissing spiritual beliefs. Dawson especially focuses on issues with agnostic ideas, claiming they misunderstand scientific facts and their implications and he encourages a balanced view, where science and religion can coexist without conflict.