scientism
/ˈsaɪəntɪzəm/
noun
- The belief that scientific methods can explain everything, including things like art, morality, or religion.
- Some philosophers criticize scientism for ignoring the value of human emotions.
- The book warns that scientism can lead to dismissing other ways of knowing.
- Her argument against scientism was that science cannot answer questions about meaning.
- The use of scientific language or methods in areas where they may not be appropriate.
- Many people are skeptical of scientism in marketing, where 'scientifically proven' is overused.
- The politician's speech was full of scientism, using complex terms to sound authoritative.
- The article accused the diet plan of scientism for claiming it was based on 'quantum biology'.