Logic and Uncertainties in Science and Religion

IF 0.3 0 RELIGION

European Journal of Science and Theology Pub Date : 2019-05-20 DOI:10.4324/9780429497421-4

C. Townes

引用次数: 2

Abstract

Science and religion represent two different aspects of human understanding and different instincts which often seem quite different, yet can be closely related. Science, with its experiments and logic, tries to understand the order or structure of the universe. Religion, with its theological inspiration and reflection, tries to understand the purpose or meaning of the universe. These two are cross-related. Purpose implies structure, and structure ought somehow to be interpretable in terms of purpose. At least this is the way I see it. I am a physicist. I also consider myself a Christian. As I try to understand the nature of our universe in these two modes of thinking, I see many commonalities and crossovers between science and religion. It seems logical that in the long run the two will even converge

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科学与宗教中的逻辑和不确定性

科学和宗教代表了人类理解的两个不同方面和不同的本能，这两个方面往往看起来截然不同，但也可能密切相关。科学，通过实验和逻辑，试图理解宇宙的秩序或结构。宗教，凭借其神学启示和反思，试图理解宇宙的目的或意义。这两个是交叉相关的。目的意味着结构，而结构应该在某种程度上可以用目的来解释。至少我是这么看的。我是物理学家。我也认为自己是一个基督徒。当我试图用这两种思维方式来理解我们宇宙的本质时，我看到了科学与宗教之间的许多共同点和交叉。从长远来看，两者甚至会趋同，这似乎是合乎逻辑的

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European Journal of Science and Theology Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies

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1.00

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审稿时长

4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： European Journal of Science and Theology is an international journal that accepts for publication reviewed original papers, short communications, reviews and conference proceedings on a broad range of topics of interest for both scientists and theologians working mainly in the area of Science & Theology. The aim of the journal is to serve as a platform of exchanging ideas and exploring interconnections between Science and Theology. It aspires to offer the theological community digestible, yet fully competent accounts of latest scientific research while inviting further exploration of the ethical, religious, social, and philosophical aspects of these scientific discoveries. Scientists and technologists, on the other hand, may find here new insights and/or more complex attempts of understanding possible short-term as well as long-term implications of their research work for the life of human individual, communities, and the natural environment. EJST wishes to gather, critically explore, and share the potential of an international community of academics and professionals, intending to contribute actively to European and global debates on these issues.