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Definition:
The doctrine of reductionism is the tendency to reduce events or things to ever simpler
things or events rather than allowing them to stand on their own, sufficient in themselves.
Science tends to be reductionistic, seeking ever smaller particles and unified theories
which underlie everything else.
This is often a cause for criticism from theists and religionists, who object to their beliefs or certain events being explained in such a manner.
Also Known As: reductivism
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