Dogmas in science? Ideological barriers to paradigms shifting in the post-modern era
Abstract
Scientific knowledge evolves by the substitution of older hypothesis and theories when they are proved wrong or incomplete. However sometimes the consequences of accepting alternative theories can shake the worldview and convictions of some scientists. We discuss that, sometimes, scientists cling to their ideas in the same way they accuse religious people to embrace their dogmatic principles and that is contradictory to the philosophy of science and prevents science from advancing. Two emblematic cases in natural sciences are used as examples.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy
Science
and History
Philosophy and History of Science
Diverse Historical and Scientific Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Veritas (Porto Alegre)
- Volume
- 71
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e48659–e48659
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN