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Scientism is a belief system. Scientism describes the belief in the power of science as a method and technique to obtain knowledge.
In order for science to be a
facilitator for the acquisition of knowledge observations must be put to a
test. A hypothesis is typically proposed and systematic observations are made within
a controlled situation. These observations are subject to verification through repeated
experimentation that in affect, alter, change or modify the original
hypothesis. Typically a wide variety of techniques are employed that must be
based upon empirical and measurable evidence.
Empiricism is one component
of the duality described as Scientism. Empiricism is a theory. Empiricism
theorizes that all knowledge is based upon sense experiences and observation. Measureable
evidence refers to the senses and alludes to a principle that all experiences
and observations must be considered measurable in order to be considered
scientific.
Some other qualities surrounding
the scientific method is the preconceived idea that “reality” will be revealed
through objective and repeated experiment and that further hypothesis will
emerge from the knowledge acquired in the process. In addition, opportunities
for others to verify these observations are enforced through the concept of
full disclosure where the option to repeat these experiments and duplicate
similar observations for verification is encouraged and repeated.
The other component that
describes scientism is rationalism. Rationalism proposes that logic is the
primary path in finding the truth. Scientism seeks to find an explanation or
justification in support of what it perceives through observation and with the
senses, i.e. sight, smell, tactile, auditory and taste.
Rationalism is dependent upon
the ability of the mind to think, observe, comprehend and form judgments
through a process of logic that validates these observations through a
systematic use of assorted design systems and techniques, e.g. mathematics, physics,
chemistry, language, etc.
Western scientism is most successful
when it is applied within the context of three-dimensional time/space, e.g.
when a photon can be measured both in the form of a particle and a wave. Over
time scientism has established a somewhat ideological bias that suggests truth,
in the guise of knowledge, stems from the traditions created by the
relationship between reason and empiricism. Time however, has demonstrated that
this claim is not necessarily true.
"Truth is something that can
be thought of only by believing it."
Michael Polanyi
Source: Professor Cory Anton
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