Is science the tool for distinguishing between truth and fallacy? Does science look into reality or merely a reflection of reality? Is science experiencing a crisis of cognition? Can we trust scientists and their findings concerning the profound questions in life? In about 1900, many had a positive scientific ideal: Scientists would study their surroundings objectively and would find the truth behind reality. Kuhn's scientific view supports scientific research as being a social phenomenon in which scientists work in groups according to their ideals. These ideals then highlight which problems are most profitably addressed, which methods to use, and where answers should be found. Truth in its actuality is not necessarily the final goal, but rather the most credible image of a selected theory. But is this satisfactory? Are there other ways to gain knowledge of the truth?
(From the book: "Science or God?" ("Videnskaben eller Gud?") edited by Bent Raymond Joergensen and Uffe Graae Joergensen)