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Science Literacy and Scientific Boundary Questions
Boston University
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This course is an introduction to historic and recent scientific theories to the depth needed for reading with understanding most literature in the philosophy and history of science, in religion and science, and in some basic science journals. Another aim of this class is to identify “boundary questions” in the science discussed and to point out how these questions have inspired and influence work in philosophy and religion.
This is not a “popular science” or “science for humanities” course. Literacy in certain disciplines is the goal and, to attain it, the competency required far exceeds that of popular science. For example, a significant amount of mathematics is needed to grasp a large swathe of literature in the philosophy of physics, and most philosophy of biology presumes a detailed knowledge of evolutionary theory.
The course is a requirement in the Science, Philosophy, and Religion doctoral and masters programs, and it satisfies the science literacy requirement for the Boston Theological Institute's Science and Religion Certificate program.
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