The Templeton Press was established in 1997 by Sir John Templeton to publish books and disseminate ideas that reflected his philanthropic interests. While the topics and areas of focus changed over time, the Press focused its work on four areas of work—Foundational Questions in Science; Virtues and Character Development; Spirituality and Mental Health; Science and Religion; Books by and about Sir John Templeton and books that explored many dimensions of individual freedom and free markets. In 2023, the Templeton Press entered into an agreement with Rutgers University Press which allows Rutgers to publish, market and distribute the Templeton book list on behalf of Templeton Press. Templeton Press is distributed in Canada by UBC Press.
Chance or Dance
An Evaluation of Design
Chance or Dance provides an overview of design and clarification of the controversial Intelligent Design (ID) movement and ultimately concludes there is no scientific proof behind Intelligent Design. As the controversy over Intelligent Design has grown over the past few years, there is a tendency to confuse all statements about design with the Intelligent Design movement and to confuse any affirmation of creation with Scientific Creationism. Davis and Poe begin with a brief historical perspective of the design argument and then examine the significant breakthroughs in cosmology, math, physics, chemistry, and biology that have provided renewed speculation in design.
- Copyright year: 2008
The Deep Structure of Biology
Is Convergence Sufficiently Ubiquitous to Give a Directional Signal
- Copyright year: 2008
Aging in the Church
How Social Relationships Affect Health
- Copyright year: 2008
Medicine, Religion, and Health
Where Science and Spirituality Meet
- Copyright year: 2008
The Spiritual Journey of Charles Fillmore
Discovering the Power Within
- Copyright year: 2008
Thrift
A Cyclopedia
- Copyright year: 2008
John M. Templeton Jr.
Physician, Philanthropist, Seeker
Candidly, with a mixture of joy, poignancy, and gratitude, the chairman and president of the John Templeton Foundation reflects on the learning and growing he has experienced and the perspectives he has gained throughout his life. In so doing, he continues the legacy of his father, Sir John Templeton, who has used stories from his life to provide instruction for his children, grandchildren, and other future descendants, just as he has drawn on those stories in his many books of inspiration and guidance for the general public.
Dr. Templeton shares stories about his personal life, his career in medicine, his early involvement with philanthropy, and his commitment to the John Templeton Foundation and its mission. Events and circumstances in his youth opened him to spirituality, taught him about altruistic love, and introduced him to values he would cultivate throughout his life: thrift, saving, hard work, creativity, and responsibility.
- Copyright year: 2008
Positive Youth Development and Spirituality
From Theory to Research
- Copyright year: 2008
Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice
- Copyright year: 2008
Godly Love
A Rose Planted in the Desert of Our Hearts
- Copyright year: 2008
Prayers and Rituals at a Time of Illness and Dying
The Practices of Five World Religions
- Copyright year: 2008
Do Nothing
Peace for Everyday Living: Reflections on Chuang Tzu's Philosophy
- Copyright year: 2009