Stephen Jay Gould and Karl Popper on Science and Religion
Journal Title: Scientia et Fides - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
This paper analyzes the thought on science and religion of two thinkers that share essentially the same position: Stephen Jay Gould and Karl Popper. We first make a comparison between those passages of their works where this similarity emerges more explicitly. We then recall some of the critiques that have been extended to Gould on this topic; they can be extended to Popper as well. Moreover, we highlight another critical issue—taken from evolutionary theory—that Gould’s theorization is not able to handle adequately from the theological standpoint. We finally place Gould’s proposal inside Barbour’s fourfold typology for the science-religion relationship, and we conclude by recommending further critical reflection on these interdisciplinary issues.
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Amerigo Barzaghi, Josep Corcó
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- DOI 10.12775/SetF.2016.037
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