Perspective: Faith

From Pythagoras to Particle Physics: Understanding and Questioning Western Intellectual History

From Pythagoras to Particle Physics: Understanding and Questioning Western Intellectual History

Posted by | Sep 1, 2023 | , , , |

Explore the intricate evolution of Western intellectual history in this 14-module seminar series turned article, ‘From Pythagoras to Particle Physics: A Journey through Western Thought.’ Discover how ancient Greek philosophy laid the bedrock for modern scientific inquiry, ethical frameworks, and democratic governance. Dive into pivotal moments in history, from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, and examine the challenges and opportunities posed by the Anthropocene epoch. This comprehensive overview offers thought-provoking insights into how the West’s intellectual trajectory has shaped our world, and critically assesses the future of democracy in light of emerging philosophical perspectives and real-world governance innovations.

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Beyond the Brain

Beyond the Brain

Posted by | Aug 20, 2023 | , , , |

An introduction to the “embodied mind” perspective that is changing the way we think about what it means to be human. This article tells the story of how I stumbled across it, what it tells us, and how it came to be developed.

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Resources: Science and the World’s Faiths

Resources: Science and the World’s Faiths

Posted by | Jun 26, 2023 |

Resources for our module exploring the entangled relationship between science and the world’s major faith traditions. In it, we traverse through the landscapes of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Hinduism, examining how each has interacted with science throughout history. We delve into the richness of their contributions to human understanding, their distinct approaches to knowledge, and the common themes they share. Additionally, we address modern discussions and debates that blend scientific inquiry with religious thought. Far from presenting a binary view of conflict or cooperation, the article unravels the beautifully complex and entangled relationship between science and religion, ultimately highlighting their shared mission: to enrich human life, foster understanding, and illuminate the profound mysteries of our existence.

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Science and the World’s Faiths

Science and the World’s Faiths

Posted by | Jun 5, 2023 | |

This comprehensive article explores the intricate relationship between science and the world’s major faith traditions. In it, we traverse through the landscapes of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Hinduism, examining how each has interacted with science throughout history. We delve into the richness of their contributions to human understanding, their distinct approaches to knowledge, and the common themes they share. Additionally, we address modern discussions and debates that blend scientific inquiry with religious thought. Far from presenting a binary view of conflict or cooperation, the article unravels the beautifully complex and entangled relationship between science and religion, ultimately highlighting their shared mission: to enrich human life, foster understanding, and illuminate the profound mysteries of our existence.

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Resources: Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

Resources: Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

Posted by | May 21, 2023 | |

Science has proved to be a highly successful way of finding out how things work, and scientific theory is central to the practice of science. When Charles Darwin first published the theory of ‘natural selection’ in 1859, there were many gaps in the evidence to support it. In more than 160 years since then evidence from genetics, medical science and ecology have all substantiated the theory, so that an eminent biologist could claim that “nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.”

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