In many ways science has taken the place of religion in human affairs. And like the clergy of an organised religion, good scientists do not speculate, deviate from the norm, or rock the boat, but get along with the community. The community of scientists as a whole makes changes in the collective wisdom but no visionaries are encouraged. Evaluate this maxim. Explain your answer.
All cultures have religions.
Discuss this assertion, considering whether or not science presents a contrasting, unified view of things. Compare these to sources for the authority and credibility of one or more major religious traditions. List of Assessment Page List of other Course Units. David Gooding's Home page .