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Originally Posted by MarkD
However it could be argued that much of the general public's attitude to science is little different to faith as you would use for religion. Whether pro or anti. The simplified versions of science that are taught in schools or passed on through the media are often portrayed as being more solid than they really are. To be accepted or not without evidence and precious little understanding.
It would be much harder to cover if they had to explain fully the limitations of particular theories, the gaps in knowledge and understanding, and the significant differences of ideas as to what is true together with the evidence. You do occasionally get that in the media but not that often and not that well. However if it were done in school together with the teaching of the philosophy of science and the scientific method then I think we would all be better off. You might even get more children interested in science.
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The difference however between Joe Public's faith in science and faith in religion, is that someone who does understand the science has done the work to show how their theories are satisfied with observation for instance, while with religion, it's based on hearsay and no direct unquestionable evidence.