"Was Fred’s death accidental?": Science between theism and naturalism
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The article reveals the main provisions of discussion on relationship between modern science and theism two famous American philosophers – naturalist Daniel Dennett “analytic theist” Alvin Plantinga. debate took place in 2009 as part session Central Division Philosophical Association was published 2011 under title “ Science Religion: Are They Compatible?” positions analyzed are reproduced connection with example proposed by Dennett. tells about an investigation into causes sudden death art critic Fred, which symbolizes process evolution. believes that cause is natural, theistic interpretation offers excessive irrational explanation, arguing God leader evolutionary (in example, analogue artist Tom, who has supernatural abilities). Dennett’s key argument boils down to considering interference addition naturalistic vision world fact, naturalists do not need substantiate non-existence Creator, since it already implied at level common sense a condition scientific research (“trial”). Naturalism practically justified. Plantinga agrees Tom’s imaginary abilities cannot be taken account serious investigation. However, from his point view, there no basis for analogy finite being superpowers (Tom) absolute transcendent theism. Thus, rejecting both quasireligious, intervention superpowers, recognizes possible (and even justified) process. concludes polemical confrontation naturalism continues open this circumstance positive effect competing parties terms stimulating constant clarification improvement their own argumentation.
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سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2222-0836', '2311-3685']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17223/15617793/485/22