51A-h

  What is Scientific Temper? The scientific approach and temper are, or should be, a way of life, a process of thinking, a method of acting and associating with life, a process of thinking, a method of acting and associating with our fellowmen.  – Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. Why do you need to have a scientific temper? Okay. First, The article 51A (h) of the Constitution of India states that “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop a scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform” .  So, it is, if you are an Indian, your Fundamental Duty to be scientifically tempered. Second, Being scientifically tempered you can accept the world objectively. No one can easily manipulate you towards their own interests. For instance, you can see both the good and the bad aspects of an object or idea, while other people around you are able to see only one aspect because of their emotional biases. Third, You will be able to fin...