Science vs. scientism: What’s the diff?

In this episode, Dr. Stacy Trasancos will discuss the difference between science and what some have dubbed “scientism,” and why it even matters.

Dr. Trasancos brings with her discussions advanced degrees in chemistry, dogmatic theology, and systematic philosophy, as well as her work as an educator, speaker, author and mother committed to the intellectual tradition of the Catholic Church.

Dr. Trasancos hasn’t always been Catholic. She grew up evangelical, and eventually left her faith for a time, fully dedicating her energies to the pursuit of science. But when that pursuit left her empty, Dr. Trasancos eventually found her way back into a life of grace.

Now, she’s able to bring both her intellectual curiosity and training and her experiences with a vibrant faith life into discussions, merging these disciplines in a way that is rarely found in one place in our times.

SHOW NOTES: 

• Particles of Faith book: https://a.co/d/8G3lts5

• Dr. Trasancos’ website:  https://stacytrasancos.com/

• God & Elements (Dr. Trasancos’ Substack): https://stacytrasancos.substack.com/

• Roxane’s “Faith Conversations” article on Dr. Transancos’ Fargo visit: https://roxanesalonen.com/2022/03/27/faith-conversations-chemist-calls-science-the-study-of-gods-handiwork/