Science and the Big Questions
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Science and the Big Questions is a John Templeton Foundation program that funds research and dialogue at the intersection of science, philosophy, and theology on fundamental questions about reality and human existence.
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| Science and the Big Questions canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Science and the Big Questions Context triple: [John Templeton Foundation, hasProgram, Science and the Big Questions]
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The Value of Science
The Value of Science is an influential philosophical work by Henri Poincaré that explores the nature, methods, and limits of scientific knowledge.
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Science for a changing world
"Science for a changing world" is the official motto of the United States Geological Survey, reflecting its mission to provide scientific information about Earth’s natural resources, hazards, and environment in a rapidly evolving world.
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C.
Science and Human Behavior
Science and Human Behavior is a foundational book by B. F. Skinner that systematically presents the principles of behaviorism and their application to understanding and predicting human actions.
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D.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
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E.
Science and Culture, and Other Essays
"Science and Culture, and Other Essays" is a collection of influential essays by Thomas Henry Huxley that explore the relationship between scientific thought, education, and Victorian culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Science and the Big Questions Target entity description: Science and the Big Questions is a John Templeton Foundation program that funds research and dialogue at the intersection of science, philosophy, and theology on fundamental questions about reality and human existence.
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A.
The Value of Science
The Value of Science is an influential philosophical work by Henri Poincaré that explores the nature, methods, and limits of scientific knowledge.
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B.
Science for a changing world
"Science for a changing world" is the official motto of the United States Geological Survey, reflecting its mission to provide scientific information about Earth’s natural resources, hazards, and environment in a rapidly evolving world.
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C.
Science and Human Behavior
Science and Human Behavior is a foundational book by B. F. Skinner that systematically presents the principles of behaviorism and their application to understanding and predicting human actions.
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D.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
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E.
Science and Culture, and Other Essays
"Science and Culture, and Other Essays" is a collection of influential essays by Thomas Henry Huxley that explore the relationship between scientific thought, education, and Victorian culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
John Templeton Foundation program
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grantmaking initiative ⓘ research funding program ⓘ |
| activity |
grantmaking
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supporting academic research projects ⓘ supporting conferences and workshops ⓘ supporting interdisciplinary dialogue ⓘ supporting public engagement with science and religion ⓘ |
| administeredBy | John Templeton Foundation program staff ⓘ |
| approach |
cross-disciplinary
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interdisciplinary ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Templeton Prize
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Templeton World Charity Foundation ⓘ |
| beneficiary |
researchers in philosophy
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researchers in science ⓘ researchers in theology ⓘ |
| domain |
science and philosophy
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science and religion ⓘ |
| field |
philosophy
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science ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| focus |
big questions in cosmology
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big questions in human nature ⓘ big questions in meaning and purpose ⓘ fundamental questions about human existence ⓘ fundamental questions about reality ⓘ relationship between science and philosophy ⓘ relationship between science and religion ⓘ |
| funder | John Templeton Foundation ⓘ |
| geographicScope | international ⓘ |
| languageOfProgram | English ⓘ |
| name | Science and the Big Questions self-link ⓘ |
| purpose |
to explore ultimate questions about human existence
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to explore ultimate questions about reality ⓘ to fund research at the intersection of science, philosophy, and theology ⓘ to promote dialogue between scientists, philosophers, and theologians ⓘ |
| sponsor | John Templeton Foundation ⓘ |
| topic |
consciousness
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cosmology and the origin of the universe ⓘ ethics and emerging technologies ⓘ free will and determinism ⓘ human nature and personhood ⓘ laws of nature ⓘ meaning and purpose in the universe ⓘ spirituality and science ⓘ ultimate reality ⓘ |
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