Defining Scientism

Defining Scientism – Ep.323 – Scientism & Secularism – The (Scientistic) Air We Breathe – Cave To The Cross Apologetics

Patrick May 26, 2025

We kick off our book on scientism by doing what we always advocate for – defining our terms. Here, J.P. Moreland is defining scientism and explaining exactly why it is a dangerous ideology. We then go on to list a few examples from the world of politics, social advice, government schools, and even scientists themselves.

TIMELINE:

00:00 – Introduction
01:59 – The Scientific Air We Breathe
04:22 – Defining Scientism
06:10 – Examples Of Scientism
07:36 – Stem Cell Research Scientism Example
09:05 – Responding To The Example
10:54 – Reasoning Comparison Advice Scientism
14:04 – Scientism Is The Required Dogma In California Government Schools Example
16:51 – Scientism From Scientists Examples – Strong & Weak Versions
20:29 – Conclusion