sci|en|tism

sci|en|tism
sci|en|tism «SY uhn TIHZ uhm», noun.
1. the habit of thought and manner of expression characteristic of scientists: »

The lingo of scientism is still used by businessmen (Wall Street Journal).

2. the tendency to reduce all reality and experience to mathematical descriptions of physical and chemical phenomena: »

Those of us who think that scientific method is applicable to political problems are apt to be told, rather sharply, that we are talking “Scientism” (Saturday Review).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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