Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

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Philosophy, Science and Religion help us think about the world and our place within it. Is the intellectually responsible thing to do to ‘pick sides’ and identify with one of these approaches at the exclusion of others? Or are they complementary or mutually supportive?

In order to work out what is really distinctive about each of these ways of inquiring about the world, we’ll be investigating what some of the current leading thinkers in philosophy, science and religion are actually doing. Take steps towards understanding how philosophy, science and religion fit together with this short course.

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Completing all three courses will give you a broader understanding of this fascinating topic.

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Learner reviews
A truly fantastic course - taught by engaging professors, investigating fascinating questions about the relationship between science and religion while referencing a host of interesting material for further investigation.
Summary
  • Type of course
    Short course: Study a subject through videos, articles, discussions or quizzes.
  • Cost and certification
    Free, with option to upgrade for a certificate
  • Duration
    5 weeks
  • Weekly effort
    2-3 hours
  • Difficulty level
    Introductory: No previous knowledge required
  • Learning platform
    Coursera
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