Tag Archives: scientism

What does “science” in “scientism” mean?

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Scientism is usually an accusation, an insult hurled at someone who is accused of not knowing the limits of science, and of arrogantly and ignorantly stomping all over areas of human interest that are the proper domain of “other ways … Continue reading →

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Science can answer morality questions

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

The claim is so often made that it has become a cliche: “Science cannot tell you what you ought to do”. The mantra that morality is a domain to which science has no access is oft-repeated by the religious, anxious … Continue reading →

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