PHILIP, Prince, Duke of Edinburgh, & Michael Ashley Mann.

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A Windsor Correspondence First edition, inscribed by Prince Philip to his co-author, Michael Ashley Mann, on the front free endpaper: "Michael From Philip". Their correspondence explores human origins, the meaning of life, and the relationship between science and Christianity; it is probably the most extended exposition of Philip's religious philosophy. The book was included in the sale of Mann's library at auction in 2023.Michael Ashley Mann (1924-2011) was ordained in 1957 and held posts in Britain and Nigeria before becoming dean of Windsor (1976-1989), domestic chaplain to the queen, and registrar of the Order of the Garter. "Mann's rapport with the duke of Edinburgh was genuine and mutually enlightening. Sir Fred Hoyle's Omni lecture on 'Evolution from space' in 1982 prompted a robust exchange of correspondence between the duke and Mann, covering fundamentalism and creation, science and religious conservatism, and evolution and morality. The correspondence was published in 1984" (ODNB).

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