The Relations Between Religion and Science by Frederick Temple
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| Author | Temple, Frederick, 1821-1902 |
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| Title |
The Relations Between Religion and Science Eight Lectures Preached Before the University of Oxford in the Year 1884 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The origin and nature of scientific belief -- The origin and nature of religious belief -- Apparent conflict between science and religion on free-will -- Apparent conflict between religion and the doctrine of evolution -- Revelation the means of developing and completing spiritual knowledge -- Aparent collision between religion and the doctrine of evolution -- Apparent collision of science with the claim to supernatural power -- The conclusion of the argument. |
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Ralph Janke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Relations Between Religion and Science" by Frederick Temple is a collection of lectures delivered in the late 19th century, specifically in the year 1884, at the University of Oxford. The work seeks to explore the intricate relationship between scientific belief and religious faith, addressing the perceived conflicts and harmonies that arise between the two realms. Through the examination of foundational concepts such as the uniformity of nature and the moral law, Temple delves into the philosophical implications that science and religion have on human understanding and existence. The opening of this scholarly work introduces the central themes and poses critical questions regarding the origins and nature of both scientific and religious beliefs. Temple outlines how scientific knowledge stems from empirical observations, forming a postulate based on nature's uniformity, while religious belief emerges from an internal moral voice that commands faith and duty. He acknowledges the historical tensions between science and religion, particularly during his time, before suggesting that a thoughtful inquiry into their relations can provide clarity and understanding. By establishing these foundational principles, Temple sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how science and religion can coexist and inform each other throughout the subsequent lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Religion and science |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17194 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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