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Merton thesis

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The Merton thesis is an argument about the nature of early experimental science proposed by Robert K. Merton. [1]

21 relations: Baconian method, Christian culture, Christianity, Christianity and science, Criticism of atheism, Data.gov.uk, History of Birmingham, List of scholars on the relationship between religion and science, Michael Foster (philosopher), Open data, Pietism, Protestant culture, Protestant work ethic, Protestantism, Puritans, Relationship between religion and science, Richard Baxter, Robert K. Merton, Role of Christianity in civilization, Science studies, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.

Baconian method

The Baconian method is the investigative method developed by Sir Francis Bacon.

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Christian culture

Christian culture is the cultural practices common to Christianity.

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Christianity

ChristianityFrom Ancient Greek Χριστός Khristós (Latinized as Christus), translating Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ, Māšîăḥ, meaning "the anointed one", with the Latin suffixes -ian and -itas.

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Christianity and science

Most sources of knowledge available to early Christians were connected to pagan world-views.

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Criticism of atheism

Criticism of atheism is criticism of the concepts, validity, or impact of atheism, including associated political and social implications.

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Data.gov.uk

data.gov.uk is a UK Government project to make available non-personal UK government data as open data.

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History of Birmingham

Alternative meaning: Timeline of Birmingham, Alabama The history of Birmingham in England spans 1400 years of growth, during which time it has evolved from a small 7th century Anglo Saxon hamlet on the edge of the Forest of Arden at the fringe of early Mercia to become a major city through a combination of immigration, innovation and civic pride that helped to bring about major social and economic reforms and to create the Industrial Revolution, inspiring the growth of similar cities across the world.

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List of scholars on the relationship between religion and science

This is a list of notable individuals who have focused on studying the intersection of religion and science.

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Michael Foster (philosopher)

Michael Beresford Foster (1903–1959) was a tutor in philosophy of Oxford University's Christ Church.

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Open data

Open data is the idea that some data should be freely available to everyone to use and republish as they wish, without restrictions from copyright, patents or other mechanisms of control.

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Pietism

Pietism (from the word piety) was an influential movement in Lutheranism that combined its emphasis on Biblical doctrine with the Reformed emphasis on individual piety and living a vigorous Christian life.

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Protestant culture

Although the Reformation was a religious movement, it also had a strong impact on all other aspects of life: marriage and family, education, the humanities and sciences, the political and social order, the economy, and the arts.

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Protestant work ethic

The Protestant work ethic, the Calvinist work ethic or the Puritan work ethic is a concept in theology, sociology, economics and history which emphasizes that hard work, discipline and frugality are a result of a person's subscription to the values espoused by the Protestant faith, particularly Calvinism.

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Protestantism

Protestantism is the second largest form of Christianity with collectively more than 900 million adherents worldwide or nearly 40% of all Christians.

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Puritans

The Puritans were English Reformed Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to "purify" the Church of England from its "Catholic" practices, maintaining that the Church of England was only partially reformed.

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Relationship between religion and science

Various aspects of the relationship between religion and science have been addressed by philosophers, theologians, scientists, and others.

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Richard Baxter

Richard Baxter (12 November 1615 – 8 December 1691) was an English Puritan church leader, poet, hymnodist, theologian, and controversialist.

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Robert K. Merton

Robert King Merton (born Meyer Robert Schkolnick; 5 July 1910 – 23 February 2003) was an American sociologist.

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Role of Christianity in civilization

The role of Christianity in civilization has been intricately intertwined with the history and formation of Western society.

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Science studies

Science studies is an interdisciplinary research area that seeks to situate scientific expertise in broad social, historical, and philosophical contexts.

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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (Die protestantische Ethik und der Geist des Kapitalismus) is a book written by Max Weber, a German sociologist, economist, and politician.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merton_thesis

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