Scientism Methods of Natural Science Should Be Bar by Which Every

Scientism = methods of natural science should be bar by which every
other discipline is judged. World wars were rooted in abuses of science.

Lewis compared science to magic. Twins actually. 3 reasons:
1. Religion – Something out there extraordinary. Can give you a sense
of meaning. Strikes a deep cord in people of grandeur in the universe,
something higher than ourselves. This magical view of the world –
Narnia, Lord of Rings, etc – can be a religion for some people. Also,
some people in science saw the Darwinian model. People celebrate
Darwin’s bday on Feb 12 now.
2. Credulity – in modern world, people will believe almost anything if
it’s dressed up in the name of science. Lewis intrigued by Freud’s
pyschoanalysis. The deconstruction of everything leaves you with
nothing. The Pilgrim’s regress book. Another was evoluntionism. That
matter could unconsciously guide itself. If my own mind is a product of
the irrational, how should I trust it about evolutionism? Mind
development consistent with survival enhancing behaviors, but not the
ability to grasp truth. So we shouldn’t trust our reason. How could a
mindless process produce minds?
Power – the quest for power. Magicians wanted to have power over
world in order to control it. Modern science far more dangerous b/c
magic doesn’t work at end of day, whereas modern science can control
and manipulate people. So if you don’t have an ethical basis that is
outside of the realm of science to control it, you have a dangerous future.
Biggest danger of scientism is desire to control – “if I haven’t scientific
truth, I have power to control others b/c I’m the one who knows what
really happens…”
There is a larger transcendent ethical sphere behind science.
How do we prevent something good from being twisted into evil ends?
How can we prevent science from becoming scientism? The magician’s
twin?
Science and Scientism

1. What is Scientism?
Scientism is a belief that all things are and should be explained by Science
alone. No biblical basis, no superstitions no opinions.
It is generally used critically, implying a cosmetic application of science in
unwarranted situations considered not amenable to application of the scientific
method or similar scientific standards.
2. How is science comparable to magic?
These two concepts are always contrary to each other, When Science can not
explain something that is magic, when Magic seems illogical that is science.
Science is the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical
and natural world through observation and experiment.
Magic is an unexplained phenomenon of apparently influencing the course of
events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
3. Why is science more dangerous than magic?
I don't get the point why science is more dangerous as Science are all just
facts. Actually in my own point of view, Magic is more dangerous because we
believe in unexplained things. Science give us concise logical explanation of
existing phenomenon while Magic are existing phenomenon we can not
explain.
So for me, Magic is more dangerous.
On the contrary, Science could be dangerous if people will misuse it. Through
science, a lot of inventions can be made. Some are harmful and some are
useful. Because of Science, weapons are created (nuclear, biological etc.).
Because of Science the world is depleting and being damaged.
Science should be handled correctly for the common good of all people.
4. What is the presented essence of modernity and its consequence?
Our being era today is modern due to scientific technological advances.
Through those technological advancements, life became easier. One example
is by using the internet, through the internet, we get to know new things,
explore new hobbies and avance our knowledge.
For the consequences, just like what I have said on the latter question, If
science is used to harm, there will be a lot of censequence that we have to
face.
5. What do we need for the sciences to be good?
Science should be used for the common good and should not be abused to
make innovations that are harmful to the mankind and environment.
Nowadays, we are being exposed to the consequences that science research
has brought towards us. We have witnessed, drone attacks, misile attacks
there are rumors of biological warfare and those are just some of the bad
usage of science. Other consequence we are facing are pollution, climate
changes, and the depleting of our natural resources for the sake of research
an human consumption that was discovered through science.

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