The Battle of Science and Spirituality

The Battle of Science and Spirituality offers a brief and fascinating account of some of the ways that human beings have attempted to understand what is real, how we know, and what matters. This story of intellectual pursuit will take you through twists and turns that reveal how new eras of history are born out of shifts in the way people think. Central to this ongoing saga are two opposing forces that have battled for control of the Western mind throughout history. On one side stands those who champion the supremacy of facts gained through objective evidence - the scientific type. On the other side are those who prefer to trust their own inner revelations - romantics. You will see how artists and spiritualists have often found themselves at odds with scientists and rationalists. As you explore the amazing history of Western thought you will also see these two distinct temperaments reflected in your own fundamental attitudes and beliefs.