How to Think About Science in the Age of Evolution Part 1

Science is sometimes considered the pinnacle of human knowledge and understanding. This type of thinking has created a term called scientism. But what is scientism? And what about things science can’t explain, such as morals, politics, and religion? If science is so important, why does it not solve all of our life questions? Thomas Bentley explores these questions and more in How to Think about Science in the Age of Evolution.

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