Mutual Enhancement Between Science and Religion: In the Footsteps of the Epiphany Philosophers

This article describes some key features of the distinctive approach to issues in science and religion of the Epiphany Philosophers (EPs), and introduces a set of articles from a recent meeting. The objective of the EPs is not merely to establish harmonious coexistence between science and religion....

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Subtitles:MUTUAL ENHANCEMENT BETWEEN SCIENCE AND RELIGION
Main Author: Watts, Fraser N. 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Open Library of Humanities$s2024- [2019]
In: Zygon
Year: 2019, Volume: 54, Issue: 4, Pages: 965-983
Further subjects:B Contemplation
B Transcendence
B Religion
B Science
B Metaphysics
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Summary:This article describes some key features of the distinctive approach to issues in science and religion of the Epiphany Philosophers (EPs), and introduces a set of articles from a recent meeting. The objective of the EPs is not merely to establish harmonious coexistence between science and religion. Rather, they are dissatisfied with both, and have a reformist agenda. They see science as unduly constrained by arbitrary metaphysical assumptions, predominantly of an atheist kind, and wish to see it liberated from such constraints. They are also interested in the potential contribution of contemplative enquiry to scientific research. They see no reason why science should not engage with the transcendent, but they do not support any simplistic argument from scientific research to religious belief. They wish to see an approach to religion that is rooted more firmly in the contemplative path.
ISSN:1467-9744
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Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/zygo.12558