non-overlapping magisteria

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A philosophical view that sees science and religion as distinct and separate domains.

Word forms

non-overlapping magisteria

Etymology

Coined by Stephen Jay Gould in his book Rock of Ages (1999).

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