The almost religious belief that science can answer all questions and solve all problems
level: Basic (2) [ order by level] The fundamentalist belief that science can do no wrong and will ultimately answer any question worth answering while in the process saving humankind as a bonus.
the notion that the methods and theories of the physical and biological sciences are just as suitable and vital to the humanities and social sciences. Holding to the primacy of science over religious, mythical, or spiritual interpretations of life.
The elevation of science to the position of being the sole source of knowledge on any subject; the "religion" of the empiricist.
an exaggerated trust in, and advocacy of, the application of the principles and methods of natural science to other disciplines, usually from the biased viewpoint that science (i.e., scientific knowledge) is the only available means by which man may improve his chances for survival and improvement.
Scientism is a term often used today as a pejorativeRyder, Martin. "Scientism." Encyclopedia of Science Technology and Ethics. 3rd ed.
Scientism or the "Church of Science" is a fictional religion from Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series. It is first mentioned in Part III of Foundation, "The Mayors", and makes its last appearance in Part V, "The Merchant Princes".