The Freedom of Science by Josef Donat

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Author Donat, Josef, 1868-1946
LoC No. 14016951
Title The Freedom of Science
Note Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary "The Freedom of Science" by Josef Donat is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the complex relationship between science, freedom, and faith, exploring the philosophical foundations that underpin modern scientific inquiry and its perceived autonomy. The author addresses the ongoing debates regarding the influence of religion on scientific pursuit, examining the potential conflicts between objective truth and subjective belief systems. The beginning of the text provides an introduction to the author's perspective on the "Freedom of Science" amidst a backdrop of intellectual strife in Europe. Donat outlines the fundamental questions surrounding scientific freedom and the philosophical underpinnings that shape modern understandings of knowledge. He defines science not merely as an accumulation of facts but as a process deeply rooted in human cognition and subject to its limitations. The author emphasizes the necessity of a discerning approach to freedom in scientific endeavors, arguing that while immunity from unjust restraint is vital, genuine freedom must also recognize the hierarchical relationship between humanity, knowledge, and divine truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Religion and science
Subject Free thought
Subject Teaching, Freedom of
Subject Modernism (Christian theology) -- Catholic Church
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EBook-No. 40342
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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