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scientism

The correct spelling is scientism.

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noun

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The correct spelling is scientism. The belief that the scientific method and the assumptions and research methods of the physical sciences are applicable to all other disciplines (such as the humanities and socia…

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  1. 1.The belief that the scientific method and the assumptions and research methods of the physical sciences are applicable to all other disciplines (such as the humanities and social sciences), or that those other disciplines are not as valuable.
  2. 2.The belief that all truth is exclusively discovered through science.

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