Science, self-control and human freedom. A naturalistic approach
The standard view about science and human freedom claims that science contributes to human autonomy or self-determination through the discovery of natural laws and processes. In other words, by providing knowledge and devices to solve practical problems and stimulate economic growth. A more likely hypothesis is that the invention of the scientific method in modern age has introduced a new way of thinking into human communities. In this way, some new psychological skills have been made available to an increasing number of people.