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Peter Harrison

Professor emeritus at the University of Queensland, intellectual historian specializing in the history of concepts related to science and religion. Author of several books including "Some New World: Myths of Supernatural Belief in a Secular Age."

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Aug 25, 2024 • 1h 13min

Intelligible Universe

Peter Harrison, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Queensland, discusses the historical ties between Christianity and science. Astrophysicist Sarah Sweet and cosmologist Luke Barnes delve into the concept of a finely tuned universe, exploring the implications for both faith and science. They debate whether there's room for the supernatural within scientific inquiry and examine recent revelations about galaxies, shaped by technology like the James Webb Telescope. Together, they challenge conventional views on the interplay of science and religion.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h

Peter Harrison, "Some New World: Myths of Supernatural Belief in a Secular Age" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

Peter Harrison, Professor emeritus at the University of Queensland, dives into the historical interplay between science, religion, and supernatural beliefs. He challenges the modern dichotomy of naturalism versus supernaturalism, tracing its recent origins. Harrison critiques the notion of progress in Western thought, highlighting key figures like Descartes and Newton, and questions the superiority of contemporary beliefs. He also explores the evolution of faith post-Reformation, emphasizing the need for a balanced view of indigenous knowledge and a more poetic understanding of existence.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 1h

Myths of Progress, Reason, and Faith - A Genealogy of Secular Modernity with Peter Harrison

Peter Harrison, Professor Emeritus of History and Philosophy, discusses the evolution of religious, scientific, and philosophical concepts, challenging traditional narratives of progress. Topics include the idiosyncrasies of Western thought categories, reevaluating philosophical progress, historical shifts in faith and reason, the development of the supernatural concept, and evolving perspectives on nature.