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| − | + | Scientism is the belief that the [[scientific method]] has no (or few) limits and can successfully be applied to almost all domains and provides an explanation for everything. It is also used to refer to the idea that others worship [[science]] and its results.<ref>Ashgate Science and Religion Series</ref> | |
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| + | == Reference == | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
| + | * [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scientism Scientism] (Merriam Webster Online Dictionary). | ||
| + | * [http://www.pbs.org/faithandreason/gengloss/sciism-body.html Scientism] (American Public Broadcasting Service). | ||
| + | * [http://www.philosophyetc.net/2007/08/scientism.html Scientism] (Philosophy, etc.) | ||
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Revision as of 15:46, June 2, 2008
Scientism is the belief that the scientific method has no (or few) limits and can successfully be applied to almost all domains and provides an explanation for everything. It is also used to refer to the idea that others worship science and its results.[1]
Reference
- ↑ Ashgate Science and Religion Series