Wednesday, February 20, 2008

A0K 2 : Natural Sciences - Alysa Wootten

Leo Tolstoy quotes, "Science does not tell us how to live." (1828-1910)

In response to whats been said by Leo Tolstoy many years ago, I would say hes correct as I myself don't believe it either, that "science TELLS us how to live", that is. Science tells us allot of things about the world and teaches us how to live to a certain extent. But "living" I believe is something only we can do ourselves and nothing can tell us how to fulfill that. Science however basically does make up our minds, so I suppose it depends on the way you look at the way he's using the word "live" as there are more than 1 interpretations/approaches that you could take to it. Science has been the result of many developments in the world, like technology over the years which can make our lives easier and control it in a way, but when it comes down to it its whats inside that counts. "Money cant buy everything", and usually science and developments come with expenses!

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