Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Return to Science of the Enlightenment


Science has changed our society, but we should keep the right perspective on it. Trying to sum this all up with examples in two minutes was difficult, especially while trying to present it in a logical way. Being able to present in your own voice is a good opportunity but it's definitely easier to think carefully and write than it is to speak on the fly.

3 comments:

  1. Your comments about personal experience are closely tied in with Descartes ideas of only knowing what you can know for yourself. Interesting how this same concept, which supports religious belief and the validity of religious experiences for the individual, is the same concept that is used to attack religion!

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  2. One of the things that struck me in our readings for the Enlightenment unit was how often the authors referenced God. They were able to marvel at His creations, but then set Him aside when they needed to for science, a way of thinking that is mostly rejected today.

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  3. I think it's cool how you apply the enlightenment ideas of overthrowing dogmas to return to enlightenment ideals. Also, your clarification of religion and science is very refreshing. Too often do people say science is their religion and therefore all other religions are illogical and idiotic. It's nice to hear a call to keep a separation between science and religion.

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