Znanost, scijentizam i ideologija
Science, Scientism and Ideology

Summary/Abstract: Science should be distinguished from scientism, which emphasizes science as the only way to grasp the truth. This claim is based on a metaphysical belief. This article describes the main characteristics and shortcomings of science and interprets the meaning of science within the framework of scientism. According to scientism, rationality inherent to science should extend to all areas of human rationality. Scientism considers beliefs and religion irrational and harmful, while metaphysics is seen as pointless. Scientism gets caught up in logical contradictions, but does not relinquish its claims. Since scientism cannot be scientifically justified and is logically inconsistent, it can be considered a type of ideology.

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