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The belief that the assumptions, methods of research, etc. of the physical and biological sciences are equally appropriate and essential in all other disciplines including the humanities and the social sciences.
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scientism — SCIENTÍSM s.n. Concepţie filozofică iniţiată la sfârşitul sec. XIX şi manifestată prin afirmarea multilaterală a spiritului ştiinţific (şi adesea prin absolutizarea rolului ştiinţei). [pr.: sci en ] – Din fr. scientisme. Trimis de IoanSoleriu, 23 … Dicționar Român
scientism — [sī′ən tiz΄əm] n. 1. the techniques, beliefs, or attitudes characteristic of scientists 2. the principle that scientific methods can and should be applied in all fields of investigation: often a disparaging usage scientistic adj … English World dictionary
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
scientism — Pejorative term for the belief that the methods of natural science, or the categories and things recognized in natural science, form the only proper elements in any philosophical or other enquiry. The classic statement of scientism is the… … Philosophy dictionary
Scientism (Foundation) — Scientism or the Church of Science is a fictional religion from Isaac Asimov s Foundation Series. It is first mentioned in Part III of Foundation, The Mayors , and makes its last appearance in Part V, The Merchant Princes .FormationIn the novel… … Wikipedia
scientism — noun Date: 1870 1. methods and attitudes typical of or attributed to the natural scientist 2. an exaggerated trust in the efficacy of the methods of natural science applied to all areas of investigation (as in philosophy, the social sciences, and … New Collegiate Dictionary
scientism — /suy euhn tiz euhm/, n. 1. the style, assumptions, techniques, practices, etc., typifying or regarded as typifying scientists. 2. the belief that the assumptions, methods of research, etc., of the physical and biological sciences are equally… … Universalium
scientism — Synonyms and related words: down to earthness, earthiness, freedom from illusion, hardheadedness, lack of feelings, matter of factness, positivism, practical mindedness, practicality, practicalness, pragmaticism, pragmatism, rationality, realism … Moby Thesaurus
SCIENTISM — the WORSHIP of SCIENCE or claim that only scientific knowledge is VALID or TRUE knowledge … Concise dictionary of Religion
scientism — belief that the methods of science are universally applicable Philosophical Isms … Phrontistery dictionary
