Scientific dogma? Scientific heresy? Many folks are investing much faith in science. Yet, science does have its limitations. Perhaps those persons immersed in the details of doing science need to take a step back now and then, and look at the bigger picture. Then, of course, we cannot ignore the corrupting influence of money, sorry to say.
Scientism is when science effectively becomes a religion.
A brilliant article published by ‘Green Med Info‘, posted by Larry Malerba, DO
Contrary to the beliefs of some, science is not an impenetrable body of settled fact that must be defended at all costs in the name of truth. When science becomes a worldview—a philosophy of life, a metaphysical framework that explains existence—it is no longer science; it is scientism.
Anti-Holistic Conspiracy or Reality?
Contrary to the beliefs of some, science is not an impenetrable body of settled fact that must be defended at all costs in the name of truth. It is not a means by which to determine truth or to achieve absolute certainty. Neither is science a worldview. When science becomes a worldview—a philosophy of life, a metaphysical framework that explains existence—it is no longer science; it is scientism.
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