Faith in science in global perspective:

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" Faith in science in global perspective: "
Evans, John H

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	907162
Doc. No	:	LA3b57f40h
Title & Author	:	Faith in science in global perspective:. Implications for transhumanism. [Article]\ Evans, John H
Date	:	2014
Title of Periodical	:	UC San Diego
Abstract	:	While citizens can know scientific facts, they also have faith in science - with faith defined as a firm belief for which there is no proof. Using national public opinion surveys from twelve nations from 1993 to 2010, I examine three different types of faith in science that citizens could hold. I examine temporal changes in levels of faith in science as well as the social determinants of each type of faith. I focus on the implications of these levels of faith for the transhumanist movement, which is particularly dependent on faith in science. I find that two of three types of faith in science are on the rise across the West, and that the social determinants of these types of faith suggest particular challenges for the transhumanist movement.