Modal Argument: The Mind is Not the Brain

[Ben Davis]

If scientisim = science, then atheism = atheos (no God). Few here will argue that, because it's linguistically unsound.

[etymological divert]

Actually the definition of 'atheism' can refer to the 'ism of atheos', it's just one not used by many modern atheists (antitheism is a better word for it). Instead it's typically been used by religions to refer to groups which don't share their particular belief system. Curiously, the first use was by the Greek Olympians to refer to the Roman polytheists and early Greek a-theists. In turn, the Romans used it to describe early Christians. Historically, 'athe-ism' as a form has been used to generalise & misrepresent other groups in order to enable 'them & us' politics.

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p.s. 'Scientism' (capital 'S') does exist. I find myself falling foul of scientistic utopian ideals occasionally. Fortunately people on this forum are kind enough to reign me in before I do too much damage to my credibility.

p.p.s. SCIENCE RULES!!!1!