Question

why being able to distinguish science from superstition is an important skill?

Answer 1

• Superstition denotes a belief or notion that is based on irrational thoughts. It can be related to religious, cultural or personal values. On the other hand, science is a branch of knowledge that is based on the systematic study of the components comprising the physical and natural world. The evidences for science are based on observations and experiments.
• One of the most important steps in the development of a scientific attitude is perceived by many, as a relentless fight against superstitions . Superstitious beliefs are easy to define within the scientific framework. Any idea or theory that cannot be tested using the scientific method, is superstition.
• Its important to be able to distinguish between them is because,superstitions are something which cannot be proven through any experiments,they are beliefs of people.Science can help you to understand phenomenas through definite evidence,its not irrational. They can be proven to larger a number of people,whereas superstitions are personal and explaining it to another person could be difficult.
• Superstitions can cause harm to people and may have roots in common sense, but may not be relevant in today's world, because of changed circumstances,which is it needs to be differntiated from science.Science cannot prove irrational superstitions.