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C.S. Lewis on Science vs. Magic

C.S. Lewis argues that technological knowledge poses greater dangers than magic because advances in science allow for greater human control and manipulation, without a moral foundation to guide its use. Lewis believes we must recognize the limits of science to avoid an overreliance on it known as "scientism," and that scientists can work to develop a regenerative science that respects human rights rather than seeing technology as a panacea for all problems. Overall, the document discusses C.S. Lewis' view that unchecked technological progress could undermine human dignity and autonomy if not developed with appropriate moral and ethical constraints.

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C.S. Lewis on Science vs. Magic

C.S. Lewis argues that technological knowledge poses greater dangers than magic because advances in science allow for greater human control and manipulation, without a moral foundation to guide its use. Lewis believes we must recognize the limits of science to avoid an overreliance on it known as "scientism," and that scientists can work to develop a regenerative science that respects human rights rather than seeing technology as a panacea for all problems. Overall, the document discusses C.S. Lewis' view that unchecked technological progress could undermine human dignity and autonomy if not developed with appropriate moral and ethical constraints.

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Chica, Hannah Elienah B.

BSTM – 1A

HUMAN FLOURISHING IN TERMS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

INSTILL: Reaction Paper on Movie Clip (YouTube): “The Magician's Twin: C.S. Lewis and the Case against
Scientism

Scientism is an overestimation of the breadth of scientific knowledge. It relates human workouts


and social experiences to systematic designs and rationally inclined attitudes or conceptions obtained
from scientific disciplines. It is the belief that science is the only way to ensure one's safety in the case of
a devastating tragedy. For individuals who believe in this dogmatic behavior, not being scientific equals to
being inferior in terms of power and credibility. Science is the careful study and testing of the physical and
natural world's structure and behavior. Magic is an enigmatic phenomenon in which unexplained or
supernatural powers appear to alter the course of events.

C.S Lewis linked technological understanding to magic in three instances. The concepts of
technological knowledge and magic are linked to their potential to function as beliefs of opportunity,
fostering the loss of skepticism and power. Because our civilization rejects magic, C.S. Lewis believes that
technical knowledge might be more dangerous than magic. Science's advancement makes it simpler for
humans to be controlled by it. As a result, Lewis argues that humans choose some sorts of security above
technological know-how, some sort of governing structure, or a gloomy future. We require a moral
foundation that is not determined by technological understanding. Nothing, not even human life, appears
to be a sacred in today's world, it appears sacrosanct. Because magic fails, technology know-how is far
more dangerous than magic. If it doesn't work now, people will no longer be able to manage the world
with it, but technology know-how has the potential to make human manipulation impossible. You can
keep them under control if you can locate a fair price and cures. You have no other way of safeguarding
your technological knowledge, thus it becomes dangerous. "Nothing is sacred”, as the saying goes, is at
the heart of modernity. Humans are affected by its effects. When modernity arrives, there may be no
distinction between people, animals, plants, and all other non-human beings. Because it is available,
modernity is available is a panacea for all problems and we are expected to accept it simply because it is
the most efficient way to do it. As we are today, we must understand that there is no need to delay the
positive factors of modernization because it is too late; We're already apprentices, so you can't stop at
the short time. It is important to remember that its true center is the exploitation of the entire
environment. For reasons such as power, dominance, convenience, and above all, wealth, we pursue what
we call development on the level of others. The use of clinical experience corresponds to many basic
human desires and complements the standard of living, which is why technological knowledge is preferred
over social media. C.S. Lewis believes that technological knowledge is useful, but we need to find ways to
manage it.

First, we need to recognize and understand the limits of science. We need to understand what to
do and what not to do. Second, C.S. Lewis suggests that scientists can learn to save science from scientism,
resulting in regenerative science that respects human rights and dignity rather than being the twin by
mage.

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