ACTIVITY 1 Comparing Philosophy vs. Science and Religion
Basis of Philosophy Science Religion
Compariso n 1. Subject The study of thought The other skill Religious studies cannot matter concerning nature, subjects we feel agree on a common metaphysics, ethics, quite properly definition of its subject aesthetics, being, knowledge, that the. Subject matter. To break the impasse, logic, and all manner of matter on which important insights from theory. we practice is recent discussions about post- relatively foundational political theory unimportant. might be of some help. However, they can only be of benefit in conversations about “religion” when the previous debate on the subject matter of religious studies is framed slightly differently 2. The study of how to Theory to Within religious studies there Methodolo do philosophy. A common choose research are three gy view among philosophers is methods; common methodologies: that philosophy is instructions to Philosophy distinguished by the ways apply selected of Religion (Phenomenology) that philosophers follow in method(s) , the study addressing philosophical que in scientific resea of religious communities stions. rch. Method is a (Functionalism), and the tool to research a study of all aspects of the given research beliefs, practices, and subject. experiences of the followers of a particular religion (Lived Rel igion).