The Credibility of Science and Religion: Comparing the Rational Structure of Scientific and Religious Belief Systems

by Paul Weingartner

Weingartner compares criteria and basic assumptions for the credibility of scientific and religious belief systems. It is shown that mankind has access to basic knowledge about a higher spiritual power and knowledge by conscience about what is obligatory or forbidden. This is defended by further axiomatizations on basic terms as natural goods, natural and moral law, and conscience. Scientific and religious belief systems are then compared thoroughly...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3111348431
• ISBN13: 9783111348438
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 680 Pages