What are the key belief systems?

Sociology

A level

AQA

10m 0s
In this podcast you will explore the characteristics of each of the three main belief systems: religion, ideology and science. You will find out when they emerged and how they complement and conflict.

  1. Listen carefully to the podcast and make careful notes of key concepts and any key thinkers. 
  2. What are the key characteristics of science, religion, religion?
  3. Give an example of how science challenges religion
  4. Why are people less likely to believe in science in contemporary society?
  5. What is meant by ‘empirical data?’

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