PHIL 2085 - Religion and Science

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Curry College

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Alternate Fall Semesters Next: Fall 2007 This course examines the historic ways in which religion and science have related to each other, from mutual rejection and hostility to convergence and synthesis. It analyzes the similarities and differences between scientific and religious ways of knowing. The course also looks at some of the philosophical issues involved in the relationship: The nature of knowledge; metaphysical issues, i.e. a coherent worldview, the appropriate- ness, or lack thereof, of drawing philosophical conclusions from scientific evidence, etc; the mind-body dualism; freedom and determinism. Specific issues, such as evolution vs. creationism, will serve as case studies. The implications of the relationship between science and religion for environmental ethics will also be examined. (Same course as REL 2085). This course is recommended for students with sophomore standing or above.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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