scientism

Meaning

Noun

  • The belief that the scientific method and the assumptions and research methods of the physical sciences are applicable to all other disciplines (such as the humanities and social sciences), or that those other disciplines are not as valuable.
  • The belief that all truth is exclusively discovered through science.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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