Scientism

’... as thorough a diagnosis and critique of scientism as one is likely to encounter. With unfailing logic and lucidity of presentation Stenmark destroys all pretence that science alone can give us reliable knowledge of the real. This work not only makes a significant contribution to philosophy and theology in an age of science; it also serves to liberate science from bondage to crippling beliefs.’ John F. Haught, Georgetown University, USA 'Mikael Stenmark provides a clear and helpful guide to this scientistic world. He is careful to delineate scientism in its different forms and strengths, and he helpfully extends the traditional account by considering the extension of scientistic ambition into first the moral and then the existential realms... this [book] has a refreshingly straightforward style, and its clarity of expression is admirable... anyone wanting to afford him- or herself with good, cogent arguments why some of the things Dawkins and others say should not be taken as seriously as they suppose, could do well to start here... a refreshingly straightforward style, and its clarity of expression is admirable.' Theology 'Marked by his usual clear and profound analysis, Stenmark's newest book provides an excellent summary of and response to the challenges of contemporary forms of 'Scientism' to traditional understandings of ethics and religion... Although the issues in this book are deep and complex, Stenmark's treatment of them is at once concise and compelling... I strongly recommend the book, which would serve well as a text for students, or as a reference for scholars whose work and lives are influenced by the challenges of Scientism.' Ars Disputandi 'In this important book scientists' views about science and its relationship to knowledge, ethics and religion are subjected to critical scrutiny.' Wordtrade.com '... challenges contemporary manifestations of scientism... a valuable introduction to the debate over the application of evolutionary