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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.

II

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 Rafael S

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Feb 21, 2019

Curso excelente! Gostei demais

By EDMUND T U

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Jul 16, 2020

This is an interesting course

By Thomas C

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Feb 3, 2017

Very good, very interesting!

By Rashad J

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Nov 16, 2020

Thank you. was very helpful

By John T

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Jun 2, 2017

Excellent Course. Well done

By Andrea S

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Apr 4, 2021

It was very interesting.

By Rubén G G

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Sep 11, 2020

Excelente, me encantó :)

By Charles W

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May 21, 2024

Exceptionally presented

By patricia m m

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May 31, 2017

O curso é espetacular!

By Winston A W

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Nov 28, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Aakriti S

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Oct 28, 2020

it was a great course

By Meriem D

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Mar 23, 2025

I liked this course

By Hamza H

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May 8, 2025

COURS SATISFAISANT

By Carroll K

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Jan 16, 2022

very imformative

By Jacob P

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Jul 24, 2017

Very interesting!

By Asif S B

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Apr 18, 2017

Brilliant course!

By louis f d m p s

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Feb 20, 2017

Very formative!!!

By Robin B

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Jan 26, 2017

Awesome course =)

By Janix K A

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Apr 20, 2023

Very insightful

By Karthik H

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May 13, 2021

VERY NICE COURSE

By Andrii B

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May 24, 2018

Very good course

By Ануфриева А А

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Jan 29, 2018

Great! Thank you

By NILMAR R N

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May 23, 2019

excelente curso

By Ruben F

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Jul 29, 2020

Amazing course

By -_Reasonable_Nihilist_-

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Jun 17, 2020

awesome course