Probably not for everyone on LW but for a good portion, yes. He wrote 80 years ago. He's no logical positivist.

Another quote (page 16):

In 1933, scientific opinion is divided as to whether we need more science or less science. Some prominent men even suggest that scientists should take a vacation and let the rest of mankind catch up with their acievements. There seems no doubt that the discrepancy betweeen human adjustments and the advances of science is becoming alarming. Is, then, such a suggestion justified?

The answer he finds is "no" but questions like that can irritate people on LW.