Science and Religion

De: Lawrence M. Principe, The Great Courses

Narrado por: Lawrence M. Principe

What is the nature of the relationship between science and religion? When do they conflict? And how do they influence each other in the pursuit of knowledge and truth? While conventional wisdom says that science and theology must perpetually clash, they have actually been partners in an age-old adventure.

These 12 engaging lectures cover both the historical sweep and philosophical flashpoints of this epic interaction. You'll encounter a surprisingly cooperative dynamic in which theologians and natural scientists - from St. Augustine to Sir Isaac Newton to contemporary thinkers - share methods, ideas, aspirations, and a tradition of disputational dialogue.

Moving from the early centuries of the Christian era and the Middle Ages to our own day, Professor Principe examines St. Augustine's profound ideas about reason and faith, and he follows St. Thomas Aquinas's exploration of miracles - the need to identify them is one example of how scientific and theological inquiry overlap.

You'll meet a 19th-century writer whose anti-Catholic diatribe spread myths that persist today, and you'll learn about the courage (and stubbornness) of Galileo, the unexpected rationality of his accusers, the inspiration of Darwin's natural selection, and the religious implications of Lemaître's big bang theory.

The solution to modern conflicts is the study of history. Such study will equip you to join that partnership with ideas and a clear, historical perspective on the science/religion relationship. These tools will help you participate more effectively in a dialogue that is as thought-provoking today as it was hundreds of years ago.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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An amazing course from Dr.Principe

Dr.Prencipe is a great scientists ,he has a deep knowledge about his field , the history of science and religion.His course is full of real knowledge,I consider my self lucky that choose this course by chance and it was a great discovery ,he changes a lot of my thoughts about the relationship between religion and science .Highly recommend to everyone .

Excellent opener to a large subject

It examines the historical development of the argument between science and religion. I liked the intellectual approach where critical thinking takes prevalence instead of defending one side or the other. Well examined and engaging.

And excellent debunking of common myths!

I half expected this to be a raging pro-science, anti-religious lecture, but a little research showed that the lecture was fair and balanced. I gave it a shot, and it has quickly turned into one of my all-time favorite Great Courses lectures. He does an excellent job of showing the history of the interaction between both science and religion, how they helped each other develop (especially the significant role that the Church played in the formation of modern science), and how that relationship has evolved over time. Highly recommend for all, regardless of religion, and especially for those convinced that science and religion are inherently opposed.

Balanced and Academic View of Science and Religion

What I really enjoyed about this lecture series is it really gets into some of the most important scientific debates in history but also provides greater background that there was not a religion versus science attitude throughout history. It also respects those with faith as well as challenges both sides to think more critically.

great

I resent being made to leave a review to rate but this course is very good.