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Nauka a religia. Historiografia problemu. Ewolucja poglądów na temat historycznych związków religii i nauki
Historography of Science and Religion

Author(s): Jacek Kwaśniewski
Subject(s): Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Science
Published by: Copernicus Center Press
Keywords: history of science; philosophy of science; science and religion; historiography:

Summary/Abstract: The article shows the evolution of historians’ and sociologists’ views in 1874-2010 period how the historical relations between science and religion should be presented. The key theories have been discussed which are the milestones in this evolution: from 19th century Draper’s and White’s works which formed the so called conflict thesis to the present complexity thesis, which recognizes the religion as significant co-originator of modern science.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 49
  • Page Range: 149-187
  • Page Count: 39
  • Language: Polish