The temptation of scientism

This article distinguishes between science and scientism, recommending that the theologian take on board the former but jettison the latter. Scientism adds an ‘ism’ to science, turning its materialistic method into an ideology, a world view without spirit and without the divine. Science itself shoul...

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Published in:Theology
Main Author: Peters, Ted 1941- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2020]
In: Theology
Year: 2020, Volume: 123, Issue: 5, Pages: 361-366
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
CF Christianity and Science
Further subjects:B Scientism
B Religion
B Science
B Faith
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Summary:This article distinguishes between science and scientism, recommending that the theologian take on board the former but jettison the latter. Scientism adds an ‘ism’ to science, turning its materialistic method into an ideology, a world view without spirit and without the divine. Science itself should be lauded by the theologian, because it expands both knowledge and appreciation of God’s creation.
ISSN:2044-2696
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0040571X20944582