Science versus faith
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"I think the question strikes right at the core of the central theme of the show. Jack represents the empiricist camp, and Locke represents the faith camp, and, you know, who is right? Well, the show hasn't fully answered that question yet. [...] But we're always trying to skirt that line between the two possible explanations, the scientific one or a mythical and magical one, and we are purposefully ambiguous about which one might be correct. Obviously, certain things fall into the science category and certain things fall more into the mystical category, and that just sort of depends on what story we're telling that week." -- Carlton Cuse [1] | ” |
The producers of Lost have repeatedly stated that the question of faith versus empiricism or science versus faith is a central theme of "Lost". This especially applies on the peculiarities of the Island, and to the constant battle between two of the main protagonists -- Jack Shephard, the man of science, and John Locke, the man of faith.
Below is a list of examples, sorted chronologically.
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Season 1
- Locke believes it is his destiny to go with the monster. Jack and Kate will not let him and throw dynamite at the Monster before it can claim Locke. ("Exodus, Part 1")
Season 2
- There is an episode called "Man of Science, Man of Faith", which deals directly with the issue of science versus faith. The producers have stated that, contrary to popular belief, the title does not refer to the battle between Locke and Jack, but to the internal battle that Jack faces during the episode.
Season 4
- Rose questions if Jack's infected appendix is caused by the Island. ("Something Nice Back Home")
- Unlike Hurley, who doesn't take his pills so he's able talk to Charlie, Jack takes pills so he can avoid seeing his dead dad. ("Something Nice Back Home")
- Jack says he does not believe in miracles after Locke proclaims that "this is a place where miracles happen", and later, after the Island is moved, Jack still refuses to accept what he has seen.. ("There's No Place Like Home, Parts 2 & 3")
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