Definition of scientism Scientism

sci•en•tism

We found 3 definitions of scientism from 2 different sources.

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What does scientism mean?

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  • scientism (Noun)
    The often dogmatic belief that science is the only source of knowledge.
  • scientism (Noun)
    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 science s.

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  • scientism
    A pejorative term for the belief that the methods of natural science should be applied to all areas.

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