Philosophy of Religion

Chapter  3: Science and Religion

Section 2.  Basic Questions
Here are some of the basic questions to be addressed in this chapter?
 
  • What are the views of religion advanced by scientists?
 
  • What do scientists make of religious claims? 
 
  • How do scientists approach the study of religion?
 
  • What is the best current scientific understanding of religious phenomena?
-
  • From the standpoint and practice of scientific methodology what is religion all about anyway?

Proceed to the first section by clicking here> next

© Copyright Philip A. Pecorino 2001. All Rights reserved.

Web Surfer's Caveat: These are class notes, intended to comment on readings and amplify class discussion. They should be read as such. They are not intended for publication or general distribution.
Return to:               Table of Contents for the Online Textbook