A Lecture on Religion and Science
The Crisis of Scienctific Objectivity and its Relevance to Theology
by Patrick A. Heelan, SJ., PhD
Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University
SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2008
10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
AT
WASHINGTON THEOLOGICAL UNION
6896 Laurel Street NW, Washington, DC
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Dr. Heelan will give a PowerPoint presentation intended to express the participation of the observer-subject in the making of the quantum experience.
His background includes a doctorate in theoretical physics, two years of study with Schroedinger, Heisenberg, and Eugene Wigner (all Nobel prize winners in quantum physics), and also a doctorate in philosophy (from Louvain ), specializing in the study of natural science from the perspective of Husserl, Merleau-Ponty, and Heidegger. Dr. Heelan has published about a hundred papers on the philosophy of the quantum theory and on other topics. Most of his interests are to be found in his book, Space-perception and the Philosophy of Science (Berkeley: University of California Press 1983/1987).
Lunch is free, but registration is required. Register at:
The Washington Theological Consortium, 487 Michigan Avenue, NE , Washington , D.C. 20017
Phone : (202) 832-2675 Email: wtc@washtheocon.org
