Learning theory

Jacob Holleran Mr. Corso Astronomy Period 5 12/12/17 Science vs Religion Science and religion have been seemingly at war for centuries, with some scholars on both sides trying to divide the two and others attempting to reconcile them. My personal opinion is that science and religion should not be viewed as two separate entities, rather as two sides of the same coin. My opinion is backed up by the Danish Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, and the works of Saint Thomas Aquinas, With the…

Battling the government's and politicians' doubts, budgetary downfalls, statistical failures, gender prejudice, and one's own self-doubt set the premise for Ellie Arroway's journey in discovering intelligent life in space in the movie and book, Contact (Scoles). Sarah Scoles, along with three female astronomers, Fischer, Batalha, Turnbull, discuss the person who is the inspiration for this fictional tale: Jill Tarter. Scoles's article focuses on the work of the three female astronomers' work,…

research to standing on the edge of a cliff. One step can send scientists into a “world that seems entirely different.” Another step could lead directly to failure. In addition, Barry uses a string of rhetorical questions to further highlight his theories on the importance of scientific research. Barry then moves on to the subject of success, establishing the hardships of the scientific research process. He persistently uses comparisons to emphasize the reality of success in scientific research…

The articles presented by both Kristof and Kaleem explore the importance of the humanities, and how it can be a positive influence on the development of critical thought, intellect, and emotional intelligence. The combination of these factors contributes, in my opinion, to a more well-rounded (spiritually, emotionally, intellectually) individual. Nicholas Kristof's article explores, compares, and contrasts how the liberal arts and humanities are a skill that is just as necessary, and just as…

Science and theology are always thought by many people to be in stark contrast and constantly in conflict with each other. However, this is not necessarily the case according to Tom Gilson, the author of the article, “The Conflict Between Religion and Science”. In his article Gilson argues that science and faith are not in conflict, but rather work together in unison to make sense of the world. Gilson supports the idea that while science and faith might seem to have opposite ideas, in reality,…

5. Adam Frank's ‘Welcome to the Age of Denial’ is very effective in conveying its central message. The message in question is that science is important more so now than ever considering the fact that we have now ventured into an age where it is socially acceptable to refute facts. Frank effectively executes his argument through his voice and style through the whole of his article. Frank uses his voice/tone to better convey his argument by switching up the way he speaks to his audience. At the…

broken down and the truth will finally be revealed. The scientific theory of evolution explains how living organism develop and diversity over generations. It not explains the origins and development of the universe as in cosmogenesis. It also does not explain how life first began such as abiogenesis. What it does explain is how new varieties of life form emerge from earlier life forms. Outside science, people usually call a theory a hunch or unsupported person opinion, but in science it means,…

The Great Influenza In the excerpt from his book “The Great Influenza” John M. Barry, characterizes scientific research as “grunt” and “tedious” work, highlighting that scientists must acquire courage to accept and embrace uncertainty. Barry develops his ideas by utilizing an extended metaphor comparing the unknown and the known, antithetical ideas of uncertainty and certainty, and rhetorical questions to mirror the thought process a scientists encounters. Using references from scientists…

College Athletes : Analysis on Student’s Priorities Many college students walk onto campus and know exactly what they want to do when they graduate. For many this changes and for many reasons too such as disinterest. But it has been reoccuring that many student athletes are changing their majors for a different reason. College athletes are getting too caught up in their athletics that they do not have enough time to work on a major that is more difficult. As a result of this, counselors have…

When I visualize the line between science and magic, all I see is a blur. The blur, by nature, isn't clearly defined just as humanity isn't clearly defined. I question whether my attraction to this line is then magnetic even though it should be opposites that attract. I ask if this line is simply between the things we understand and the inventions we can't yet fathom, or if that line is the distinction between the pursuit of truth and deception. Either way the line contains a mystery worthy of…