Science and Religion
Science and Religion is a collection of essays by G.K. Chesterton that explores the relationship between science and religion. The book argues that science and religion are complementary rather than contradictory, and that both can contribute to our understanding of the world.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1935 · Genre: Philosophy, Theology, Essay · 1,733 words
First lines
In these days we are accused of attacking science because we want it to be scientific. Surely there is not any undue disrespect to our doctor in saying that he is our doctor, not our priest, or our wife, or ourself. It is not the business of the doctor to say that we must go to a watering-place; it is his affair to say that certain results of health will follow if we do go to a watering-place. After that, obviously, it is for us to judge. Physical science is like simple addition: it is either infallible or it is false. To mix science up with philosophy is only to produce a philosophy that has lost all its ideal value and a science that has lost all its practical value. I want my private physician to tell me whether this or that food will kill me. It is for my private philosopher to tell me whether I ought to be killed. I apologise for stating all these truisms.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophy, Theology, Essay, Criticism, Satire
- Length: 1,733 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophy — The text explores philosophical themes, particularly the relationship between science and religion, and critiques modern interpretations of these concepts.
- Theology — The work delves into theological discussions, examining doctrines such as original sin and the impact of scientific thought on religious beliefs.
- Essay — The writing style and structure are characteristic of an essay, presenting arguments and reflections on contemporary issues in science and religion.
- Criticism — The text critiques modern scientific and religious perspectives, analyzing their logical coherence and implications.
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philosophy · theology · science · religion · faith · reason · metaphysics · spirituality · rationalism · moral philosophy · cosmology · existentialism