The quest to understand ourselves in relation to the universe is a mark of humanity. Modern science has uncovered astonishing parallels with traditional knowledge, and yet in many respects the awesome discoveries of science are more fantastic than most traditional beliefs. This lecture will explore the parallels and the divergences between religion and science. We will examine the boundaries of scientific knowledge, the unknown and the unknowable, and search for unity in the diversity of human beliefs. Following the Buddhist doctrine of scepticism we will try to uncover false parallels, and yet we will also emphasise that science and religion are part of a single human endeavour - the search for enlightenment.
5 FOR 4 OFFER
Our special 5 for 4 offer applies to this course. If you book four people on the course you get a fifth place free. Just select the 5 for 4 Offer option when enrolling. Please advise us of all names of the members of your group by fax 6488 1066 or email
[email protected]061030 Wednesday 7.30-9pm Feb 8 $27
Professor David Blair, from the School of Physics at the University of Western Australia, is a high profile scientist who has researched gravity waves for more than 25 years. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to world science through his pioneering research work on gravity waves, the Council of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science has awarded the 2005 ANZAAS Medal to Professor David G. Blair. Professor Blair is Director of the Australian International Gravitational Research Centre at Gingin. The Centre involves collaboration between Australian and international scientists and incorporates one of the largest astronomy centres in the southern hemisphere, the Australian International Gravitation Observatory.
