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Runtime: 24 minsTim Hull explores the Faith verses Reason argument. In contemporary discussions, with authors such as Peter Atkins and Richard Dawkins, faith and reason are often depicted as conflicting, with science portrayed as the sole source of reliable knowledge. However, this view contrasts sharply with classical Christian thought, exemplified by figures like Augustine and Aquinas. For them, reason and faith were not in opposition; they believed philosophical reasoning could defend Christian doctrines. Augustine's Neoplatonism influenced his view that true knowledge transcends sensory experience, aligning with divine illumination. In contrast, modern empiricists like John Locke prioritize experiential, empirical knowledge, emphasizing investigation over transcendence. This shift reflects broader changes from seeking divine truths to exploring empirical reality.
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Produced in February 2014. Provisional captions.
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