As Cameron struggles with the reality of his imminent demise, he grapples with some of life's biggest questions. When he tries to find answers, though, he is conflicted about which philosophy he should adopt in order to find comfort and solace. Does he turn to religion, something he was raised with but not real sold on? Does he use quantum physics, something he's more comfortable with due to his father's profession? Are the two mutually exclusive or can they peacefully coexist in one ultra-awesome viewpoint on life, death, and the afterlife? Going Bovine goes deep, yo.
Questions About Philosophical Viewpoints: Quantum Physics vs. Religion
- What are some of the clues that help us to understand Cam's stance on religion? Be specific, pretty please.
- How does Cam's dad's pursuit of debunking quantum physics theories influence Cam's beliefs? We're talking not just about science, but about religion, too.
- Cam's mom read him a lot of Norse mythology when he was a kid. How does this influence his philosophical viewpoints? To jumpstart your thinking, consider Balder.
- When Cam dies, does one philosophical viewpoint influence his description of the afterlife more than another? If so, which? And if not, what does this mean about where Cam lands philosophically?
Chew on This
Religious beliefs and scientific theories cannot coexist because by their very natures they rule each other out.
Sometimes scientific theories can support religious beliefs, and sometimes science can seem like religion; the differences aren't really black and white.