1. the belief that the methods of natural science should be applied to all areas of investigation, including philosophy, the humanities, and social sciences
Usage: often used critically
2. excessive faith in the power of scientific knowledge and techniques to solve all problems
Usage: pejorative

Examples

• Critics accused the researcher of scientism for dismissing all non-empirical approaches to ethics.
• The philosopher warned against scientism in education policy.
• Some argue that scientism reduces complex human experiences to mere data.
• The debate centered on whether his approach represented genuine science or mere scientism.
• She rejected scientism while still valuing scientific methodology.
• The book explores the dangers of scientism in modern society.