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wo world wars, the fear of nuclear apocalypse during the Cold War, and the ecological catastrophes of the last quarter of the century have undermined the hope that the achievements of science and technology would usher in a glorious future for humankind. But have we moved beyond the claims of scientific positivism that only science can open the door to genuine knowledge? Influential spokespersons for science continue to preach a gospel of scientism that is anchored in materialism and explanatory reductionism. Yet other voices, from within and beyond science, call for serious reappraisal of our approach to scientific knowledge and progress.
Do they ask whether there is a universal concept of science or several competing models of science? Do they call for different conceptions of science, nature, and the mind that transcend explanatory reductionism and provide a place for wonder and the divine in the world? They question why scientific findings are often so uncongenial to human aspirations? Orthodox Christianity may have much to offer in these matters, and the Second SOW International Conference will examine how a characteristic Orthodox approach can contribute to the reassessment of scientific knowledge and enhance the conversation between science and religion.