lesson 3

Question 1

Scientism

Answer 1

“THE EFFORTS TO USE THE METHODS OF SCIENCE TO EXPLAIN AND CONTROL EVERY PART OF HUMAN LIFE.”

Question 2

“THE EFFORTS TO USE THE METHODS OF SCIENCE TO EXPLAIN AND CONTROL EVERY PART OF HUMAN LIFE.”

Answer 2

SCIENTISM

Question 3

“A SYSTEM IN WHICH PEOPLE WITH A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SCIENCE OR TECHNOLOGY CONTROL A SOCIETY.”

Answer 3

TECHNOCRACY

Question 4

Lewis compared science to magic. Twins actually. 3 reasons:

Answer 4

1. religion
2. credulity
3. power

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

Religion

Question 6

in modern world, people will believe almost anything if it’s dressed up in the name of science.

Answer 6

Credulity

Question 7

Modern science is far more dangerous because magic doesn’t work at end of day, whereas modern science can control and manipulate people

Answer 7

power

Question 8

Biggest danger of scientism

Answer 8

desire to control