The Scientific Outlook: Science and Religion

The Scientific Outlook is one of Russell's most important books. It is an early classic on science, providing accessible and illuminating insights into his thinking about the promise and threat of scientific progress. Russell considers three questions fundamental to an understanding of science: the nature and scope of scientific knowledge, the increased power over nature that science affords, and the changes in the lives of human beings that result from new forms of science.

This month, we will read and discuss Part I, Scientific Knowledge, Chapter V, Science and Religion, focusing on the last half of the chapter.

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Please join us in reading and discussing these important writings on Russell's life and thoughts.

Questions and quotes from the month's reading you would like us to discuss during the Meetup are most welcome, as are suggestions for future books by Russell.

Please note that we will be having an in-person dinner meeting. The meeting will begin at 5 PM.