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About the Course

Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible? Put another way: 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? As is typical of questions of such magnitude, the devil is in the details. For example, it is important to work out what is really distinctive about each of these ways of inquiring about the world. In order to gain some clarity here, we’ll be investigating what some of the current leading thinkers in philosophy, science and religion are actually doing. This course, entitled ‘Philosophy and Religion’, is the second of three related courses in our Philosophy, Science and Religion Online series, and in this course we will ask important questions about the age-old debate between science and religion, such as: • What kind of conflicts are there between religion and science? • Does current cognitive science of religion effectively explain away God? • If there is a God who has made us so that we can know him, why do some people not believe? • Is belief in science also a kind of fundamentalism? • What makes us good at getting, giving, or sharing, knowledge? Is this different when it is religious knowledge? The first course in the Philosophy, Science and Religion series, 'Science and Philosophy' was launched early in 2017 and you can sign up to it at any time. The third course —‘Religion and Science’—will be launched early in 2018. Completing all three courses will give you a broader understanding of this fascinating topic. Look for: • Philosophy, Science and Religion I: Science and Philosophy https://www.coursera.org/learn/philosophy-science-religion-1/ • Philosophy, Science and Religion III: Religion and Science Upon successful completion of all three courses, students will: (1) Understand the main parameters at stake in the current debate between science and religion. (2) Have some familiarity with the relevant areas of science that feature in the debate—including cosmology, evolution, and the neurosciences—and will have begun to engage with them conceptually. (3) Have encountered key philosophical approaches to the interface between science and religion, and will have had the opportunity to engage them in practice. (4) Have embarked constructively in cross-disciplinary conversations. (5) Have demonstrated an openness to personal growth through a commitment to dialogue across intellectual and spiritual boundaries. You can also follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EdiPhilOnline and you can follow the hashtag #psrmooc...

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May 29, 2020

The course was really beneficial especially for people who want to know deeper information about the truth of the begging, the main argue and how people are different in thinking.

AM

Feb 3, 2021

Crate course, aimed at a relatively basic level but a very good overview of the topic and very enjoyable. Recommend a course to anyone relatively new to philosophy. Thank you.

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By Roxana D S

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Aug 5, 2019

The course I loved it so much. Easy to acces, to understand and to follow what teachers says. I am so happy that I improved my knowledges through Coursera course. Thank you very much for your effort to help us.

By Jorge A R

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May 30, 2023

Un curso muy integral sobre el tema que se aborda, pues cada arista se analiza, se desvela y se razona con el fin de llegar a una mejor aproximacion de los campos mas complejos de la humanidad.

By Марат Б

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Jul 19, 2021

Hello everyone!!! Thanks for the great course! As an evangelical Christian, it was very interesting. Something to think about. The course is systematic, clear and high quality!

By Batool M

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May 30, 2020

The course was really beneficial especially for people who want to know deeper information about the truth of the begging, the main argue and how people are different in thinking.

By Angus M

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Feb 4, 2021

Crate course, aimed at a relatively basic level but a very good overview of the topic and very enjoyable. Recommend a course to anyone relatively new to philosophy. Thank you.

By sheryl b

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Dec 15, 2020

Very interesting. This was my first taste of philosophy and at first it was a bit confusing but I enjoyed learning new ways of looking at things.

By Benny T A

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Dec 23, 2022

Excellent course, I learned a lot, as well all professors and presentation have excellent knowledge about the subjects

By Aldrin P

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Jan 13, 2021

Very informative and intellectually challenging, but definitely learned a lot. All the best to the course organizers.

By Sophie T

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May 22, 2020

really interesting and accessible with different topics and different angles. Makes you think in a whole new way!

By Kiranmai J

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May 11, 2020

The inter relationship between all the three concept has to be understood for having through knowledge creation

By Edmund M

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Dec 8, 2017

Refreshing to be updated with the latest developments in epistemology and philosophy of religion among others.

By Nataliia M

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May 10, 2023

i learned new things about philosophy, science and religion and bounds between them. Thank you very much

By Douglas P

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Dec 7, 2023

I loved this course! Thoughtful, well-balanced, excellent professors: just what a course should be.

By Andrii K

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Aug 20, 2020

This course is very interesting. I recomend it. I am going to use some information for my articals.

By Saúl A

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Oct 25, 2017

The content and the explanations given in this course are really clear, interesting and fruitful

By Manoj K K

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Jul 25, 2020

It's helped well to boost knowledge , also helps to improve my learning and certifications.

By Gurucharan R

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Aug 18, 2018

Very intuitive to get to know the fundamentals of the Religions, Science and Philosophy.

By Daniel T

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May 6, 2018

great topic, great professors, had a great time and have accrued further understanding

By Clare H

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Jan 12, 2018

I thought this was a great overview: well-produced, engaging, and thought-provoking.

By Christian K

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Dec 25, 2017

Although, I am not a great fan of epistemology. I did find this course refreshing.

By sean

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Oct 8, 2017

A very thought-provoking and well measured course in its approach to the subjects.

By MR. P W

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Jun 26, 2021

Really great Course & had good understanding about scientism & Virtues

By Ramon N

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Jul 25, 2018

I learned a lot and it gave me perspectives that I never had before.

By Yap y k

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Mar 25, 2021

This course enrich my knowledge on philosophy which I am lacking

By Leonidas T

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Sep 12, 2017

Really interesting. New optics, new way of thinking. Thank you