December 15, 2006

The Dividing Line Between Science and Religion

To the Editor:

Richard P. Sloan makes a distinction that is too hard to be helpful: "Religion and science," he says, "are independent approaches to knowledge ... with the former relying on faith as a source of wisdom and the latter demanding evidence" ("The Critical Distinction Between Science and Religion," The Chronicle Review, November 3).

A much more sophisticated — and hence more valuable — understanding appears in Terry Eagleton's review of Richard

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.