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    Lewis was against the idea of scientism, which is the belief that the methods of natural science are the only reliable means of gaining knowledge about the world. He felt that while science is beneficial, it should be limited in scope rather than used to explain all areas of human experience. Lewis compared science to magic in three ways: as a religion that could replace traditional religion, as encouraging credulity rather than skepticism, and as a source of power over nature. The documentary presented the principle of modernity as nothing being limited and all being free with nothing sacred. Scientism threatens human flourishing by not limiting the scope of science and not adhering to a moral basis beyond what science dictates.

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    Lewis was against the idea of scientism, which is the belief that the methods of natural science are the only reliable means of gaining knowledge about the world. He felt that while science is beneficial, it should be limited in scope rather than used to explain all areas of human experience. Lewis compared science to magic in three ways: as a religion that could replace traditional religion, as encouraging credulity rather than skepticism, and as a source of power over nature. The documentary presented the principle of modernity as nothing being limited and all being free with nothing sacred. Scientism threatens human flourishing by not limiting the scope of science and not adhering to a moral basis beyond what science dictates.

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    Lewis was against the idea of scientism, which is the belief that the methods of natural science are the only reliable means of gaining knowledge about the world. He felt that while science is beneficial, it should be limited in scope rather than used to explain all areas of human experience. Lewis compared science to magic in three ways: as a religion that could replace traditional religion, as encouraging credulity rather than skepticism, and as a source of power over nature. The documentary presented the principle of modernity as nothing being limited and all being free with nothing sacred. Scientism threatens human flourishing by not limiting the scope of science and not adhering to a moral basis beyond what science dictates.

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    VIDEO ANALYSIS • After watching the documentary and reflecting on its connection to human

    flourishing, write a 300 -500-word analysis of the documentary by answer the following questions:

    • What is scientism? Why was Lewis against it?

    ➢ "It is a thesis that the methods of the natural sciences should be used in all areas of investigation,
    including philosophy, the humanities, and the social sciences: a belief that only such methods can
    fruitfully be used in the pursuit of knowledge," according to google, which also fits Lewis' usage of the
    term "scientism”. "Meaning, natural science serves as the only reliable method of knowledge and truth
    about the world, above all else. It not only rejects or imposes other disciplines such as philosophy, as
    well as our moral, religious, and other convictions, but it also weakens the credibility of science itself. As
    a result, this scientific knowledge is ‘superior' to what we may learn from any other intellectual field,
    and science may be tainted. He opposes scientism because he feels that science is beneficial to our lives,
    but that it should be limited. Science and technology are beneficial because they make our lives easier,
    allow us to learn more about our environment and discover new things, but they may also be deadly
    when they cross the line. He believes that science may produce huge societal difficulties that could lead
    to conflict. He also argues that science has the potential to rule the entire globe. "C.S. Lewis," the
    documentary stated. “This idea and process of science should be the bar of every other intellectual
    discipline,” Lewis writes, “but he does not challenge science itself.”

    • Science was compared science to magic in three ways: as religion, as credulity, and as power. Explain
    his comparison for each case.

    ➢ Science, like a religion, has the potential to convince people that religion, like any other religion,
    requires worship. There are prophets in religion, and there are prophets in science as well, with
    scientists and professors serving as examples. This perception of the universe's grandeur provides us
    with a sense of meaning and purpose that extends beyond the physical domain into the realm of the
    metaphysical. Even for non-religious persons, this mystical picture of the universe can be more
    convincing, because science-as-religion replaces scientism with God (religion) (magic, politics). Science is
    a form of credulity. Science is a form of credulity, and, like magic, it encourages a lack of skepticism.
    Science as a source of power, and magic as a source of power, with magicians desiring control over
    nature.

    • Based on what you have learned in the documentary film, what is the presented principle of
    modernity and its values in the magician’s twin?

    ➢ nothing limited, all is free, and nothing is sacred.

    • How does scientism threaten the human person thriving in science and technology? Why should
    science adhere to a moral basis that is not dictated by science itself?

    ➢ Because the method of science to explain every part of our lives. The dangerous of it when it is not
    limited. Ethics should constrain science rather than guide it. Certain moral principles, such as care for
    people, empathy, and kindness, are vital in deciding science's study objectives and applications.

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