Scientific temper and its importance in life and society
L S Shashidhara
When do we know we have gained an objective underst...
28
Feb
Tag Archives: Scientific Temper
30
Dec
Perceptions of science built in the science classroom
If you went to a public place where you were surrounded by people and randomly posed the question “What is science?” or asked “Is it important to learn science?” what do you think will be the answer? In this article R Ramanujam explores this question, dwelling on how a perception of science is built up by the way people are educated in science in school. School education shapes what people believe is science and what is meant by the scientific attitude in a manner that leaves a lot to be desired, he argues. He touches upon how education needs to be looked at to address this issue.
09
Mar
Let’s Empower People with The Method of Science and Not Merely Its Conclusions
If we wish to make people rational and scientific, we must teach them the scientific method and let them work out the results for themselves.
01
Jan
Why does our society lack scientific temper and what can scientists do about it?
the process of science is far more important than the product because the product may be of interest only to a few specialists but the process should be of interest to a much wider group of people
13
Dec
Scientific Temper and Education: A Framework for Discussion
The curriculum of all students (including scientists) needs to include social science and humanities for strengthening their scientific temper.
08
Dec
Science, Scientists, and Society: Renewing the Dialogue
New initiatives emerge to re-imagine and bind the social contract of science
26
Nov
Towards an Index of Scientific Temper
What is Scientific Temper? What does it mean to have scientific temper? How do you know whether a citizen of India has it or not? How do you observe/measure scientific temper?