epätieteellisestä

Epätieteellinen is a Finnish adjective that translates to "unscientific" or "non-scientific" in English. It is used to describe something that does not adhere to the principles, methods, or standards of scientific inquiry. This can encompass a wide range of phenomena, from pseudoscientific claims and flawed research methodologies to anecdotal evidence presented as fact or beliefs based on superstition rather than empirical observation and logical reasoning.

When something is described as epätieteellinen, it implies a lack of rigor, testability, or falsifiability. It may involve jumping to conclusions without sufficient evidence, relying on personal bias, or employing methods that cannot be replicated by others. The term is often used in academic and critical discourse to distinguish between established scientific knowledge and ideas or practices that lack credible support. It highlights the importance of evidence-based reasoning and systematic investigation in understanding the natural and social world.