Tuesday, July 8, 2008

SJ Gould on NOMA

"The lack of conflict between science and religion arises from a lack of overlap between their respective domains of professional expertise—science in the empirical constitution of the universe, and religion in the search for proper ethical values and the spiritual meaning of our lives. The attainment of wisdom in a full life requires extensive attention to both domains—for a great book tells us that the truth can make us free and that we will live in optimal harmony with our fellows when we learn to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly."

Stephen J. Gould in "Nonoverlapping Magisteria

from

The Creation of an Evolutionist: Nonoverlapping Magisteria: Gould's NOMA Principle:

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