Non-Philosophical Arguments Challenging Scientific Materialism

The confidence among scientists in a material- or molecular-only understanding of life appears solid and is largely unquestioned. This situation appears to extend to the medical realm as well. This is readily apparent in relevant literature. Herein arguments challenging that faith will be put forth using two approaches. The first of these consists in the plausibility of unusual and for the most part accepted behavioural challenges. The second of these is the unfolding genetic/heritability impasse and the associated larger challenge posed for the overall genetic explanation of life. Together these it will be suggested form a significant challenge to the modern understanding of life. A closing point here is that such objective challenges appear more significant (and interesting) than philosophical challenges.