THE CULTURAL DANGERS OF SCIENTISM AND COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS
Journal Title: Studia Gilsoniana - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue
Abstract
In his article the author begins by defining what is meant by ‘science’ and ‘scientism.’ Sec-ond, he discusses some of the cultural dangers of scientism. Third, he gives several arguments why scientism should be rejected and why science needs metaphysics. Fourth, and finally, he concludes by noting how some of the questions and arguments raised in the article can be appropriated to help the general public understand the limits of science and the dangers of scientism.
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Robert A. Delfino
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