Scientific Temperament

The study of science inculcates a scientific attitude in our approach to various aspects of life. It helps us to develop a scientific temperament as a result of which we acquire certain characteristics like:

• Curiosity or inquisitiveness

• Alertness

• Patience

• Open mindedness

• Impartiality and

• Disbelieving superstitions

• Keenness to get to the root of the problem

Almost all our daily routines have some scientific background. Some of them are listed below:

• We wash our hands before having food to avoid micro organisms

• We resist from taking stale food and raw vegetables - to keep away pathogens

• We boil the milk and then allow it to cool - to inactivate the micro organisms