Science is God

by D. F. Horrobin

Overview

I am becoming increasingly disturbed by the lack of understanding of science revealed by politicians, industrialists and the general public. I am also concerned about the widespread mis­ use of the word "scientific" which is more and more being used in situations where it is quite inappropriate. As a result, in some circumstances gross overestimates are made as to what science can do. In other circumstances the real power of science is foolishly underestimated and the contributions which it can make are squandered. Science is God is an attempt to explain just what is meant by the scientific approach and to define more closoJ. y what the word "scientific" indicates. It is deliberately brief and controversial because I want it to be read. In fact, the material dealt with in each single chapter really deserves a whole book to itself. In the future I hope that I may be able to give to each subject such full treatment. Meanwhile I hope that this book will stimulate discussion about science and will increase understanding of it. DAVID F.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789401161084
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	02/20/2012
Edition description:	1969
Pages:	157
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.01(d)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 The Assumptions of Science.- 3 Nature of Scientific Research.- 4 Scientific Law and the Practice of Science.- 5 The Uncertainty Principle.- 6 Science and Religion.- 7 Science and Education.- 8 Science and Government.- 9 Conclusion.