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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 ‘Science and Philosophy’, is the first of three related courses in our Philosophy, Science and Religion Online series. The first launch is now closed to enrolments. We will launch a new version of the course in July 2018. The course will address four themes each presented by guest lecturers: 1. Are Science and Religion in conflict? (Professor Michael Murray, Franklin & Marshall) 2. Neuroscience and Free Will (Professor Al Mele, Florida State) 3. Creationism and Evolutionary Biology--Science or Pseudo-science? (Dr. Mark Harris and Dr. David de Pomerai, University of Edinburgh) 4. Do Scientific claims constitute absolute truths? (Professor Martin Kusch, University of Vienna) The second and third courses in the Philosophy, Science and Religion series are ‘Philosophy and Religion’ and ‘Religion and Science’. They may be taken in any order and completing all three courses will give you a broader understanding of this fascinating topic. Look for: • Philosophy, Science and Religion II: Philosophy and Religion • Philosophy, Science and Religion III: Religion and Science Check out our trailer to hear more: https://youtu.be/OifqTI5VKek You can also follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EdiPhilOnline and you can follow the hashtag #psrmooc Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

Top reviews

NB

Apr 11, 2017

Very interesting course. I certainly learnt a lot about science and philosophy, especially relating it to religion, and the history behind each domain.

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Nov 29, 2021

Interesting and insightful lectures and questions by knowledgeable professors who encouraged me to think, not just regurgitate information.

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By Glenys A G

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Jul 22, 2023

Really enjoyed this course, now ready to go for part two.

By Eyasu K

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May 9, 2023

I reviewedthe conceptual matter of philosophical science.

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Jan 2, 2021

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

By Aditya C

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Aug 15, 2020

from evolutionary biology to philosophy behind it, best!

By Jorge A

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Aug 11, 2020

Congratulations. Excellent course. Well done

Thanks a lot

By Leonardo A

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Jul 28, 2017

Es un excelente curso, muy bien explicado e interesante.

By Beatriz m d

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Sep 8, 2024

Excellent course,now I start the second of the series.

By Thomas V

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May 17, 2020

Brilliantly presented, so glad I took this course

By Thomas R D A

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Sep 10, 2020

objective and precise, I liked the explanations.

By gustavo m

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Jan 14, 2020

excelente decision la realizacion de este curso

By Irbab Y H

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Feb 28, 2023

This is such a great course to indulge in.

By Patrick M

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Jun 17, 2020

Great Course, thanks for letting me learn!

By Flavia L

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Jan 6, 2019

Enlightening and extremely well taught.

By Felipe Z

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Sep 28, 2020

muy buen curso, totalmente recomendado

By Ralph S

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Jul 30, 2023

Gives an excellent insight into topic

By Sara T

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Oct 12, 2020

not one sided and very well balanced.

By Mostafa M

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Sep 11, 2017

great course with amazing information

By D S

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Jul 3, 2017

Great course, really enjoyed it ...

By JOAN L M D

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Feb 2, 2021

Excelente... Buen curso de verano.

By Austin M D

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Jan 16, 2020

Very fun, very educatuion

very nice

By Tan J F

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Oct 17, 2018

Interesting course to learn from!

By Maja G

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Aug 1, 2017

Lots of new ideas to think about!

By Prashant S S

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May 2, 2019

Very nice and informative course

By Mary L R

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Feb 5, 2017

great course, great presenters

By sweta d

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Jun 28, 2019

Greta course! I learned a lot.