简析科学家的宗教情结——兼论科学与信仰的关系

Scientists' Religion Complex——With the relationship between science and faith

科学家的宗教情结是指科学家信仰宗教或者具有宗教情怀。在科学史上,大多数西方科学家都具有宗教情结。科学家的宗教情结主要表现为科学家信仰宗教和宗教精神及宗教情怀支配着科学家的人生。产生原因是多方面的,其中最根本的原因是人类精神生活的需要与宗教精神的契合,科学和宗教之间的某种一致性,科学自身的局限性和负面影响等。科学家宗教情结的本质是人类的形而上追求或者说终极关怀,反映了科学精神与人文精神之间的互补性。科学家的宗教情结对于科学家的人生和科学活动具有不可忽视的影响和作用。

The religion complex of scientists is that scientists have religious faith or possess religious feelings. In fact, most western scientists in the scientific history have religion complex. This complex has different forms, and the reasons vary.The essence of the complex is the metaphysical pursuit or ultimate care of human beings, and reflects the eomplementariness of scientific and humanistic spirit. Practically, a scientist＇ religion complex has an important influence upon his life and his scientific activities.