I accept that Science and Physics in particular (since I am a researcher in Astrophysics), have limitations since they are just silent about the laws that govern us as an individual or as a member of a society. The external world seems to be the ultimate object of study in Physics. Why is Physics so silent about the turmoil of our day to day lives. Indeed there has to be laws that govern human lives which have a strong scientific basis. Indeed I have to admit that I have gained a lot form spirituality and I do not think anyone can deny that being spiritual does help us.
However there has to be a human face to Science. Science has been in existence in the human civilization for quite some time and indeed there has developed literature on the Philosophy of Physics and Science in general. Science needs to have a human face and I think that apart from understanding the laws that great scientists have discovered, we also need to look into their lives to get an idea about a life in science. Of course we can't expect to get some perfect example to follow but by knowing them and their views on life, science as well as social issues, we can gain a lot.
Keeping in mind that Science has got its limitations, let us all ponder how Science can help us in dealing with social issues. Thoughts of great figures like Einstein, Feynman and Chandrasekhar can help.
However there has to be a human face to Science. Science has been in existence in the human civilization for quite some time and indeed there has developed literature on the Philosophy of Physics and Science in general. Science needs to have a human face and I think that apart from understanding the laws that great scientists have discovered, we also need to look into their lives to get an idea about a life in science. Of course we can't expect to get some perfect example to follow but by knowing them and their views on life, science as well as social issues, we can gain a lot.
Keeping in mind that Science has got its limitations, let us all ponder how Science can help us in dealing with social issues. Thoughts of great figures like Einstein, Feynman and Chandrasekhar can help.
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