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Scientistic materialism — is a philosophical stance which posits a limited definition of consciousness to that which is observable and subject to the scientific method. The term is used as a pejorative by proponents of creationism or intelligent design.The Wedge Document… … Wikipedia
scientistic — adjective see scientism … New Collegiate Dictionary
scientistic — scientistically, adv. /suy euhn tis tik/, adj. 1. characterized by or having an exaggerated belief in the principles and methods of science. 2. of, pertaining to, or characterized by scientism. [1875 80; SCIENTIST + IC] * * * … Universalium
scientistic — adj. tending to be excessively scientific, excessively adherent to the principles of science … English contemporary dictionary
scientistic — sci·en·tis·tic … English syllables
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Wolfgang Smith — Infobox Philosopher region = Western philosophy era = 20th century philosophy color = lightsteelblue image size = 150px image caption = Replaceable placeholder image. name = J. Wolfgang Smith birth = Birth year and age|1930 school tradition =… … Wikipedia
Scientism — For the concept in the Foundation series, see Scientism (Foundation). Scientism refers to a belief in the universal applicability of the systematic methods and approach of science, especially the view that empirical science constitutes the most… … Wikipedia
Science (Philosophies of) — Philosophies of science Mach, Duhem, Bachelard Babette E.Babich THE TRADITION OF CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE If the philosophy of science is not typically represented as a ‘continental’ discipline it is nevertheless historically rooted in… … History of philosophy
Hermeneutics — Gadamer and Ricoeur G.B.Madison THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: ROMANTIC HERMENEUTICS Although the term ‘hermeneutics’ (hermeneutica) is, in its current usage, of early modern origin,1 the practice it refers to is as old as western civilization itself … History of philosophy
