SCIENCE AND CIVILIZATION
Points: Introduction – Birth of a new
civilization – Science is a mixed blessing – Its dark side – Conclusion.
Science has made tremendous advancement
in different sphere of life. It has completely changed the face of the earth.
If the dead souls could rise from their graves and the see the marvels of our
time they would be simply bewildered and amazed. The goddess of science has
blessed us with one hand but its demerits are no less significant.4essay.blogspot.com
New scientific inventions have revolutionized
human life. The whole society has undergone manifold changes. Time and space
have been conquered and long distances have been narrowed down. Explorations in
space have opened new vistas for the study of man. Many new medicines have come
to our rescue. It is now possible to prevent many infectious diseases. The
longivity of life has increased. Science also provides entertainment to
millions of people. In agriculture, the use of fertilizer, manure and latest
methods of farming are sure to increase our foodstuff, ten times more. So also
industry has also made gigantic strides with the help of latest machines, now
in operation everywhere. The forces of nature have become our slaves. The
discovery of steam-power and electricity has worked wonders in all walks of
life. The world is marching towards happiness and comforts. With the help of
science, a new civilization has emerged. In our houses, offices and market
places, we see the wonders of science.
But there is nothing like unmixed good in
the world. Human life itself, as Shakespeare says, is but "a mingled yarn good
and ill together". The ugly yarn which science has woven in the garments
of human personality are not negligible Machines have snatched away from us the
calm of mind and peacefulness of our environment. We are surrounded by a perpetual
din and dazzle, noise and unrest. We are badly caught in the entangling
apparatus of money and machinery.4essay.blogspot.com
Science has, no doubt, provided us with an
enermous stock of knowledge but it has failed to guide us as how to put it to
the best use. The moral development of man has been totally neglected. As a
result of this, we have more knowledge and skill but less character and self-control.
If the people are balanced and self-controlled, then the use of scientific knowledge
will certainly produce good result. But a wrong use will certainly make our lives
very miserable.
In the use of scientific knowledge a
balance should be maintained. The side of character and self-control should
never be neglected otherwise the whole civilization will be destroyed.
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