Problem
Scientism
Other Names:
Empiricism Nature:
Scientism is the view that scientific, inductive methods must be employed to obtain factual data. It rejects intuitive or deductive approaches. Because data collections are not comprehensive and must be carefully related to context, the apparent evidence of scientism denies spiritual existence as an integral aspect of human experience. It tends towards elitism and technocracy. Incidence:
As a product of advanced science and technology, scientism is most marked in industrialized countries. It may be combined with another ideology or even with religion, particularly in relation to ethics. Broader Problems:
HumanismRationalismIdeological conflictErroneous religious beliefsRejection of the meaningfulness of being Narrower Problems:
TechnocracyPhysicalismSexual scientism Related Problems:
Atheism Aggravates:
AgnosticismBehaviourismAnti-clericalismIrresponsible scientific and technological activityNegative effects of claims of religious infallibility Reduces:
Inadequacy of religion References:
Sorell, Tom: Scientism: philosophy and the infatuation with sciencePapal Encyclical: Fides et Ratio: On the Relationship between Faith and Reason Subject(s):
Science → Science Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
21.06.2018 – 11:26 CEST