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Peter William Atkins FRSC (born 10 August 1940) is an English chemist and former Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Lincoln College. He is a prolific writer of popular chemistry textbooks, including Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Molecular Quantum Mechanics. Atkins is also the author of a number of popular science books, including Atkins' Molecules, Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science and On Being.
Atkins left school (Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham) at fifteen and took a job at Monsanto as a laboratory assistant. He studied for A-levels by himself and gained a place, following a last-minute interview, at the University of Leicester.
Atkins studied chemistry there, obtaining a BSc degree in chemistry, and a PhD degree in 1964 for research into electron spin resonance spectroscopy, and other aspects of theoretical chemistry. Atkins then took a postdoctoral position at the UCLA as a Harkness Fellow of the Commonwealth fund. He returned 1965 as a fellow and tutor of Lincoln College, Oxford, and lecturer in physical chemistry (later, professor of physical chemistry). In 1969, he won the Royal Society of Chemistry's Meldola Medal. He retired in 2007, and since then has been a full-time author.
This video is a discussion (moderated by Grenville Kent) on the subject of religion and science. The two participants are professors at Oxford University; John Lennox (Professor of Mathematics, and a Christian) and Peter Atkins (Professor of Chemistry, and an Atheist). The video concludes with individual interviews with both participants.
This debate on "Does God Exist?" took place in front of a capacity audience at the University of Manchester (including an overspill room). It was recorded on Wednesday 26th October 2011 as part of the UK Reasonable Faith Tour with William Lane Craig. William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, California and a leading philosopher of religion. Peter Atkins is former Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Lincoln College. The debate was chaired by Christopher Whitehead, Head of Chemistry School at the University. Post-debate discussion was moderated by Peter S Williams, Philosopher in Residence at the Damaris Trust, UK.
Grenville Kent interviews scientist and atheist Peter Atkins. This video is part of the Big Questions playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0zpu2toenb6qWOc5LDaRL66QEud1sfq
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In this debate from 2014's World Humanist Congress in Oxford, two renowned humanists and experts in their field take on a big debate of our era: science or philosophy - which is best model for free enquiry? Physical chemist Professor Peter Atkins and philosopher Dr Stephen Law duke it out. Peter Atkins argues for the primacy of scientific evidence, and dismisses armchair philosophical theorizing as a monumental waste of time. Stephen Law has devoted his entire career to armchair philosophical theorizing and believes it is not a waste of time. Who is right? The event was chaired by BHA Director of Public Affairs and Campaigns Pavan Dhaliwal.
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For Calum Miller's post-debate thoughts: http://dovetheology.com/apologetics/atkins/ For Prof. Peter Atkins's BHA profile: http://www.humanism.org.uk/about/people/distinguished-supporters/peter-atkins Our first debate takes on the question "Does God exist?", with Medicine undergraduate Calum Miller taking on Professor of Chemistry Peter Atkins Peter Atkins is a British chemist and former Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Lincoln College. He is a prolific writer of popular chemistry textbooks, including Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Molecular Quantum Mechanics. Atkins is also the author of a number of science books for the general public, including 'Atkins' Molecules' and 'Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science'. Calum Miller is ...
Philosopher of science and author Stephen Meyer debates Oxford University chemist and “new atheist” Peter Atkins about origins of life, evolution and intelligent design on the radio program Unbelievable, hosted by Justin Brierley. Originally aired in 2010. Dr. Meyer is the author of The New York Times best selling book Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the case for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2013). For more information on the book and to order your copy visit http://www.darwinsdoubt.com
Atheism vs Christianity - database between Dr. John Lennox and Dr. Peter Atkins This video is a discussion on the subject of religion and science out of the documentary ‘Big Questions: Does God Exist.‘ by Dr Grenville Kent. About the participants: John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, is an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy and religion. He regularly teaches at many academic institutions including the Said Business School, Wycliffe Hall and the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, as well as also being a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum. He has written a series of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity and he has also participated in a number of televised debates with some of the world’s leadin...
Peter Atkins is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford, Fellow of Lincoln College. He is the author of nearly 60 books, including Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science; Four Laws that Drive the Universe; and the world-renowned textbook Physical Chemistry. He has been a visiting professor in France, Israel, New Zealand, China, and Japan, and continues to lecture widely throughout the world.