Explores the interface between science and religion in contemporary society. Details the contradictions between the two, particularly in an age of scientific knowledge. Draws on a range of ethnographic, empirical and theoretical sources. Explores the various social and cultural manifestations of human experience in religious and scientific societies
Explores the interface between science and religion in contemporary society. Details the contradictions between the two, particularly in an age of scientific knowledge. Draws on a range of ethnographic, empirical and theoretical sources. Explores the various social and cultural manifestations of human experience in religious and scientific societies
Joan Bestard is Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Barcelona, where he is also director of the research center on Kinship and Family. He has done research on kinship and religion and is currently conducting research on religion in Southeast Poland. His recent publication is Familias (Madrid, 2012).
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Introduction: Science, Religion and Forms of Life Carles Salazar PART I: COGNITION Chapter 1. Maturationally Natural Cognition Impedes Professional Science and Facilitates Popular Religion Robert N. McCauley Chapter 2. Scientific vs. Religious 'Knowledge' in Evolutionary Perspective Michael Blume Chapter 3. Magic and Ritual in an Age of Science Jesper Sørensen PART II: BEYOND SCIENCE Chapter 4. Moral Employments of Scientific Thought Timothy Jenkins Chapter 5. The Social Life of Concepts: Public and Private 'Knowledge' of Scientific Creationism Simon Coleman Chapter 6. The Embryo, Sacred and Profane Marit Melhuus Chapter 7. The Religions of Science and the Sciences of Religion in Brazil. Roger Sansi-Roca Chapter 8. Science in Action, Religion in Thought: Catholic Charismatics' Notions about Illness Maria Coma PART III: MEANING SYSTEMS Chapter 9. On the Resilience of Superstition João de Pina-Cabral Chapter 10. Religion, Magic and Practical Reason: Meaning and Everyday Life in Contemporary Ireland Tom Inglis Chapter 11. Can the Dead Suffer Traumas? Religion and Science after the Vietnam War Heonik Kwon Notes on Contributors
Introduction: Science, Religion and Forms of Life Carles Salazar PART I: COGNITION Chapter 1. Maturationally Natural Cognition Impedes Professional Science and Facilitates Popular Religion Robert N. McCauley Chapter 2. Scientific vs. Religious 'Knowledge' in Evolutionary Perspective Michael Blume Chapter 3. Magic and Ritual in an Age of Science Jesper Sørensen PART II: BEYOND SCIENCE Chapter 4. Moral Employments of Scientific Thought Timothy Jenkins Chapter 5. The Social Life of Concepts: Public and Private 'Knowledge' of Scientific Creationism Simon Coleman Chapter 6. The Embryo, Sacred and Profane Marit Melhuus Chapter 7. The Religions of Science and the Sciences of Religion in Brazil. Roger Sansi-Roca Chapter 8. Science in Action, Religion in Thought: Catholic Charismatics' Notions about Illness Maria Coma PART III: MEANING SYSTEMS Chapter 9. On the Resilience of Superstition João de Pina-Cabral Chapter 10. Religion, Magic and Practical Reason: Meaning and Everyday Life in Contemporary Ireland Tom Inglis Chapter 11. Can the Dead Suffer Traumas? Religion and Science after the Vietnam War Heonik Kwon Notes on Contributors
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