Am Quote by Huston Smith
“I am critical of modernity giving science and technology a blank check as if it were the fountain of all truth. That is not true. And I think I may have introduced a word which has now caught on quite a bit, scientism. Science is good. It simply reports a discovery.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The World’s Religions, 1991
Warns against uncritical acceptance of science as ultimate truth, coining “scientism.”
In simple terms: Science isn’t the only source of truth.
Key Takeaway
Balance science with other ways of knowing.
Themes
science
philosophy
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- public policy
- education
- media literacy
Key Concepts
epistemology
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should be placed on scientific authority?
- How do we integrate science with spirituality?
A Different Perspective
Science alone cannot answer moral or existential questions.
