Scientism and secularism: learning to respond to a dangerous ideology
The (scientistic) air we breathe -- Why ideas like scientism matter -- How scientism changed the universities -- Scientism is not science -- Scientism is the enemy of science -- Why weak scientism is no better than strong scientism -- Things more certain than the claims of the hard sciences -- What...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Wheaton, Illinois
Crossway
2018
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Scientism
/ Naturalism (Philosophy)
/ Secularism
/ Ideology
B Theory of science / Apologetics B Creation belief / Natural sciences |
| Further subjects: | B
Religion and science
B Christianity B Apologetics B Secularism B Science Philosophy |
| Summary: | The (scientistic) air we breathe -- Why ideas like scientism matter -- How scientism changed the universities -- Scientism is not science -- Scientism is the enemy of science -- Why weak scientism is no better than strong scientism -- Things more certain than the claims of the hard sciences -- What happens when the hard sciences refuse to stay in their lane: a case study -- Turning the tables : the autonomy and authority theses -- Examples of the autonomy and authority theses -- How do we explain things? -- Things science cannot in principle explain (but theism can) -- Methodological naturalism, evolution, and intelligent design -- The importance of integrating Christianity and science -- How to think about Christianity and science : a holistic approach one final plea |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1433556901 |