Question

What does Dr. Radhakrishnan see as the primary contribution of science to society?

• A. Creating social harmony
• B. Providing knowledge about ethical living
• C. Offering tools to control and harness nature
• D. Reducing the importance of culture

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Offering tools to control and harness nature

• Science divorced from moral values is not acceptable. Therefore, he recommends an integrated study of humanities and sciences.

• Science is both knowledge and power. It has interest as well as utility. It demands discipline and hard work. It develops an attitude of tolerance, open-mindedness, freedom from prejudice and hospitality to new ideas.

• It shows us the richness of the world. Scientific knowledge is essential in the modern world. However, science must be oriented in the right direction.

• Dr. Radhakrishnan viewed science as the study of the physical world and the pursuit of objective knowledge through observation and experimentation.

• Science equips humanity with tools and techniques to control nature, improve living standards, and solve practical problems.

• It represents human curiosity about the material universe and answers the "how" questions.

• He warned against an overemphasis on science and technology at the expense of the humanities, fearing it could lead to a loss of moral and ethical grounding.

• Overspecialization in science might create experts in narrow fields but neglect holistic understanding.