Miracles et physique supernaturelle. Les relations entre la science et la religion selon Simone Weil.

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2009

Author

Morgan, Vance G.

Journal

Cahiers Simone Weil

Volume

32

Number

3

Pages

291-307

Language

French

Publish Dates

September 2009

Keywords

decreation
equilibrium
evil
miracles
necessity
providence
religion
science
Gould, Stephen Jay

Annotation

Morgan begins his discussion of the relationship between science and religion by briefly summarizing the work of the late Stephen Jay Gould as found in his book Rock of Ages, paying particular attention the fact/value distinction, miracles and divine providence. He uses Weil's writing on these issues to critically reflect on Gould's work. In so doing, he presents some of Weil's more 'challenging' ideas including her view of necessity, decreation and equilibrium. Ultimately he argues, Weil has much to offer contemporary discussions of science and religion.