Deprovincializing Science and Religion
“Deprovincializing Science and Religion” by Gregory Dawes, published by Cambridge University Press on March 11, 2021, is a concise exploration of the intricate relationship between science and religion. This 75-page work presents a framework for understanding how different cultures interpret the natural world through observable phenomena and spiritual beliefs. By clarifying the specific sciences and religions being discussed, the book sets the stage for a nuanced examination of their interactions.
Readers will find that this work delves into the distinctions between various forms of science and religion, analyzing them across dimensions such as beliefs, goals, organizations, and conceptions of knowledge. It outlines the historical emergence of a clear separation between scientific inquiry and religious thought, highlighting how these developments have led to potential conflicts. The book situates the study of science and religion within a global context, making it relevant for those interested in the philosophical and historical aspects of these subjects.
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To ask about the relation of science and religion is a fool’s errand unless we clarify which science we are discussing, whose religion we are speaking about, and what aspects of each we are comparing. This Element sets the study of science and religion in a global context by examining two ways in which humans have understood the natural world. The first is by reference to observable regularities in the behavior of things; the second is by reference to the work of gods, spirits, and ancestors. Under these headings, this work distinguishes three varieties of science and examines their relation to three kinds of religion along four dimensions: beliefs, goals, organizations, and conceptions of knowledge. It also outlines the emergence of a clear distinction between science and religion and an increase in the autonomy of scientific inquiry. It is these developments that have made conflicts between science and religion possible.
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