8 - Science And Faith: Different Paths to Knowledge?

from The Question of God · host Peter S. Williams, Børge E. Bentsen

The students discuss the concepts of science and faith, and the relationship between them. Professor Sophie asks if we can say that science and faith are different paths to knowledge? Does science provide more "certain" knowledge than faith does? Dawkins seems to think so. Hiromi thinks Dawkins reveals a bias against religion. Douglas points out that scientific beliefs are built upon other beliefs, so the "different path" idea is a misunderstanding, he thinks. Douglas thinks the state must be neutral in religious matters. Astrid is not so sure that is possible. Are human rights issues neutral? The Question of God is a fictional, 12-episode podcast featuring students with different views discussing philosophy, science and belief in God. Podcasts hosted by Sophie Minerva, Professor of Philosophy at NLA University College in Norway. (All voices performed by A.I.) The podcast-series is made by Peter S. Williams (www.peterswilliams.com) and Børge Elliot Bentsen and is adapted from parts of Peter’s book Outgrowing God? A Beginner’s Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade 2020). The series is produced and published by BioCosmos (www.biocosmos.no) in cooperation with Damaris Norge (www.damaris.no). All rights reserved.

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The Question of God is a fictional, 12-episode podcast featuring students with different views discussing philosophy, science and belief in God. Podcasts hosted by Sophie Minerva, Professor of Philosophy at NLA University College in Norway. (All voices performed by A.I.) The podcast-series is made by Peter S. Williams (www.peterswilliams.com) and Børge Elliot Bentsen and is adapted from parts of Peter’s book Outgrowing God: A Beginner’s Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade 2020). The series is produced and published by BioCosmos (www.biocosmos.no) in cooperation with Damaris Norge (www.damaris.no). All rights reserved.