num_pages: 184
description: Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man--a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics . . . until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they are incapable of faith or belief.Confronted with a profound scientific riddle and ethical quandary, Father Ruiz-Sanchez soon finds himself torn between the teachings of his faith, the teachings of his science, and the inner promptings of his humanity. There is only one solution: He must accept an ancient and unforgivable heresy--and risk the futures of both worlds . . .
language: English
title: A Case of Conscience
titlecomplete: A Case of Conscience (After Such Knowledge, #4)
genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Religion, Hugo Awards, Philosophy, Classics, Fiction, Aliens, Science Fiction
ratings_count: 6310
series: After Such Knowledge
awards: awardedAt: -347126400000
name: Hugo Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 1167638400000
name: British Science Fiction Association Award
category: Best Novel of 1958
publisher: Lightyear Press