Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life

Synopsis: Ideas about the soul and the afterlife, of sin and God’s purpose have shaped human thinking for thousands of years. Religious rituals remain embedded in the major events of our lives. In this thought-provoking series, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins asks what happens if we leave religion behind. He explores what reason and science might offer to inspire and guide our lives in religion’s place. Can science bring understanding in the face of death, help us tell right from wrong or reveal the point of life in the first place? Dawkins builds a powerful argument for facing up to the scientific truth about life and death - however hard that might appear to be. Consists of three fifty minute programmes: LIFE AFTER DEATH; SIN and The MEANING OF LIFE.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2012
Notes: Each programme is also available to buy separately at £195 (+ VAT, +P&P)
Subjects: Religious studies; Science
Keywords: death; evolution; religious belief and practice; Philosophy

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Notes: The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’

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