Science is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence
Science is an attempt to understand, explain, and predict the world we live in
Religion also attempts to understand and explain the world, but it is not considered as science
Three types of knowledge:
Theoretical knowledge: understanding and insights based on principles, concepts, and ideas
Practical knowledge: ability to apply theoretical understanding and concepts to real-world situations
Scientific knowledge: systematic and organized information derived from the scientific method
Two disciplines of scientific knowledge:
Pure Science: seeks to expand knowledge of the natural world without aiming for practical application
Applied Science: focuses on the practical application of scientific knowledge to solve specific problems or meet practical needs
Aim of scientific study: explaining the events of nature in a reproducible way and making useful predictions
Three features of science:
Can use experiments to prove scientific concepts
Construction of theories is possible
Scientific theory should be falsifiable
Pseudoscience refers to practices, beliefs, or claims presented as scientific but lack the rigorous empirical methods and evidence-based reasoning of genuine scientific inquiry
Examples of pseudoscience:
Acupuncture
Astrology
Chiropractic
Ear Candling
Faith Healing
Feng Shui
Non-science includes anything that does not follow the accepted principles and rules of science, such as ethics, morals, religion, and religious beliefs
Scientific temper includes the application of logic and reasoning, avoiding bias and preconceived notions in decision-making
