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The debate at the centre

The debate at the centre

Flowchart comparing Copleston's argument from contingency with Russell's brute fact response and their views on religious experience In their 1948 BBC debate, Bertrand Russell and Frederick Copleston are not simply arguing "atheism versus religion". They are asking what counts as a satisfying explanation of reality.

A comparison between a critic of religion, Bertrand Russell, and a religious believer, Frederick Copleston Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Religious Studies
  3. /A comparison between a critic of religion, Bertrand Russell, and a religious believer, Frederick Copleston

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Religious Studies A comparison between a critic of religion, Bertrand Russell, and a religious believer, Frederick Copleston. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a solid grounding in the philosophical arguments and key scholars before tackling the more evaluation-heavy extended essay questions.

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