Values of science
This document discusses the various values of science. It begins by defining science as the systematic study of nature through observation and experimentation. It then outlines several values of science in general and physics specifically, including utilitarian values in improving standards of living, cultural values in influencing thinking and technology, disciplinary values in developing logical reasoning, aesthetic values in appreciating nature's beauty, moral values in cultivating truthfulness, psychological values in fostering open-mindedness, and vocational values in preparing for various professions. The conclusion states that given its close ties to daily life and usefulness to individuals and communities, science cannot be neglected from school curriculums.
Values of science
- 2. Science From Latin scientia, meaning Knowledge The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of nature through observation and experiment.
- 3. Value of Science in general and Physics as particular Utilitarian Values Cultural Values Disciplinary values Aesthetic Values Moral values Psychological values Vocational values
- 4. Utilitarian Values All our activities are controlled, designed & Fashioned by Science Science has entered in our daily activity Without Science our existence would become impossible Standard of Living It is very Essential to have elementary knowledge for becoming useful, productive, responsible member of the community invention
- 5. Cultural values It influenced our way of thinking & way of life Development of technologies has provide changes in the society by promoting new cultural models We must preserve and spread our culture Our invention must not spoil our culture and future generation
- 6. Disciplinary values Science is an organized common sense it has introduced us to new way of thinking and reasoning It makes people to sharpen their intellect and makes them more careful & systematic reasoning The Science education will develop the positive attitude like open mildness, logical reasoning It helps in solving problems in life and to lead happy life
- 7. Aesthetic Value Knowledge of Science develops in man a passion for truth thus he has a passion of beauty Nature is store house off all beautiful things There is no difference between Art and Science Science is primarily unfolding of mysteries of nature Teaching of Physics is essential for developing Aesthetic sense in an individual
- 8. Moral Value Knowledge of Science develops Truthfulness and Reasoning Though such qualities may not make u a successful person These qualities make the life worth living
- 9. Psychological values Teaching of Physical science is essential for developing scientific attitude Science develop positive attitude such as open mindedness, critical observation, reasoning and respect others point of view Learning by doing & learning by observing
- 10. Vocational Value Science forms the basis of many of the individuals of a purely Vocational in nature and thus prepares for a various professions like Medicine, Engineering, Dental, Agriculture, Computer Etc
- 11. Conclusion Thus it is a Quite clear that a subject which is so closely associated with our daily life and the world which surrounds around us and it is so useful to an individual as well as to a community as a whole cannot be neglected from the school curriculum