Signs of Scientism - Scene 2

Perhaps another thread would be possible for the following question:
   
  What are the signs of scientism and where are they evident in theories of evolution and ID?
   
  I hope it is o.k. to restart the topic after many insightful comments on the other thread. This question could perhaps also help to clarify what aspects of ID display scientism, since it is thought that the ID program or strategy over-reaches or tries to somehow reinvent or redefine the common or general perception of 'science.'
   
  For example, when M.Behe says, “Intelligent design theory has implications for virtually all humane studies, including philosophy, theology, literary criticism, history and more,” this is to me an example of exceeding the boundaries of scientific speculation. But then again, he is not necessarily speaking as a scientist when opining about ID's 'implications.'
   
  On the other hand, since a thread was just opened about R. Dawkins, the issue of what aspects of evolutionary theories (if any) display scientism may be fresh when considering his views. Granted that not all evolutionary theories necessarily lead to atheism or agnosticism and not all scientists who accept evolutionary theories display scientism.
   
  The comment by Rich Blinne that ID is closer to 'moderate forms of theistic evolution' or evolutionary creation than it is to YEC seems relevant (and rather curious) also.
   
   
  Gregory

                
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Received on Wed Jan 18 19:43:24 2006