Science and Scientism: The Importance of a Distinction

Abstract. John Caiazza's interesting argument is an important one and deserves a close hearing. However, his article could be more forceful if he would distinguish more carefully between science on the one hand and “scientific secularism” and “materialism” on the other.

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Published in:Zygon
Main Author: Haught, John F. 1942- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2005
In: Zygon
Further subjects:B Scientism
B Scientific naturalism
B Materialism
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Summary:Abstract. John Caiazza's interesting argument is an important one and deserves a close hearing. However, his article could be more forceful if he would distinguish more carefully between science on the one hand and “scientific secularism” and “materialism” on the other.
ISSN:1467-9744
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Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2005.00668.x