Order in Nature (part 2)
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The second postulate is that of the
Uniformity of nature. Nature is uniform and orderly. Not only do things and events have causes but the same causes are under similar conditions which produces same 3ffect. The properties of matter are invariable and what has happened once will happen again when conditions are the same. If nature were erratic and inconsistent, science and even the management of life would be impossible, for there would be no laws to discover or guide us and everything would be enveloped in a cloud of uncertainity. Science is based on these fundamental assumptions and its success is positive proof of their soundness.
Natural phenomena are not arbitary they follow definite laws and systems which are same everywhere, at all times and for everyone.unlike religion, science builds on its heritage of knowledge instead of trying to destroy it. It amplifies, elaborates and extends earlier knowledge. The acquistions of science are continuing and cumulative. Cross fertilisation of diffeent branches of knowledge makes useful contributions to the advancement of science. Since thoroughly verified facts cannot contradict each other, it is necessary to coordinate and integrate inconsistent facts into a single higher theory which includes, explains and reconciles them all.
Man made laws vary from one country to another and even within the same country they are liable to change from time to time. Keep to the left, says the Indian law, keep to the right, says the American. Punishment for violation of human laws is not automatic but subject to detection, prosecution and conviction. Only a strong and honest law enforcement machinery can enforce these laws.
"The natural laws are universal and inexorable. In no country can they be disobeyed without penalty. Nor do they ever warn the transgressor; the punishment is as silent as the origin of the universe and will last to its end. The speed of light will never change. Before the laws of gravity all men are equal. We will never be able, of our own accord, to walk on water or fly in the air".
Before the quest for truth could proceed very far, it had to contend with serious psychological and religious barriers like superstitions, blind faith, the word of authority, tradition and scripture. Giordano brono was burnt alive while Kepler , Galileo and many others were persecuted for their heretical views.
Though the last-pitched battle between science and theology was fought between T.H Huxley and Bishop Wilberfore a hundred years ago, some religions are still very anxious to insulate themselves against science lest it should violate their sanctity, infallibility and uniqueness.
Freed from these inhibitions science is now able to pursue it's search for truth with zeal and vigour.
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Man made laws vary from one country to another and even within the same country they are liable to change from time to time. Keep to the left, says the Indian law, keep to the right, says the American. Punishment for violation of human laws is not automatic but subject to detection, prosecution and conviction. Only a strong and honest law enforcement machinery can enforce these laws.
Before the quest for truth could proceed very far, it had to contend with serious psychological and religious barriers like superstitions, blind faith, the word of authority, tradition and scripture. Giordano brono was burnt alive while Kepler , Galileo and many others were persecuted for their heretical views.
Though the last-pitched battle between science and theology was fought between T.H Huxley and Bishop Wilberfore a hundred years ago, some religions are still very anxious to insulate themselves against science lest it should violate their sanctity, infallibility and uniqueness.
Freed from these inhibitions science is now able to pursue it's search for truth with zeal and vigour.
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