Is there a contradiction between the scientific spirit and the utilitarian spirit?

Of course, the spirit of science is always good! But, the spirit of science is only suitable in the spirit.

Because science itself is not controlled, and it is terrible to develop indiscriminately!

The scientific spirit is a general term for the common beliefs, value standards and behavioral norms formed by people in long-term scientific practice activities. The spirit of science refers to the basic mental state and way of thinking that is determined by the nature of science and runs through scientific activities, and is the thought or concept embodied in scientific knowledge. On the one hand, it restricts the behavior of scientists and is the guarantee of their success in the field of science. On the other hand, it gradually penetrates into the depths of the consciousness of the masses.

It is the spirit of perseverance, not afraid of difficulties, tireless work and innovation.

I think Kant's explanation of reason is the most insightful.

The first reason is to think for yourself. To think for oneself means not to believe in any authority, including books, dogmas, experiences, leaders, teachers, saviors, experts, etc., everything must be thought and judged by oneself.

The second is to think for yourself and think from the standpoint of each other. In this way, we can avoid the self-aggrandizement that may be caused by thinking for ourselves, and we can always maintain humility and communicate with the common rationality of human beings.

If we can do these two things, we will adhere to the spirit of rationality.

It is advisable to go down and check the information yourself.

There is no point in asking such a question.

The scientific spirit should include 15 characteristics:

1. Persistent spirit of exploration.

According to the enlightenment or foresight of existing knowledge and experience, scientists always have both direction and confidence in their activities, as well as the will to persevere.

2. The spirit of innovation and reform.

This is the life of science, the soul of scientific activity.

3. Accept the spirit of scientific heritage with an open mind.

Scientific activities are like a step-by-step climb, scientific achievements are essentially the result of accumulation, and science is one of the most inherited cultural forms.

4. Rational spirit.

Scientific activities must rise from the level of empirical understanding to the level of theoretical understanding, or in other words, there is a process of scientific abstraction. To this end, the principle of rationality must be adhered to.

5. Realistic spirit.

Science must correctly reflect objective reality, seek truth from facts, and overcome subjective assumptions.

6. Truth-seeking spirit.

In the face of strictly determined scientific facts. Scientists must have the courage to uphold truth and oppose arbitrariness, hypocrisy and fallacy.

7. Empirical spirit.

The practical activities of science are the only criterion for testing the truth of scientific theories.

8. Strict and precise analytical spirit.

Science does not stop at the qualitative and descriptive level, certainty or precision is one of the distinguishing characteristics of science.

9. Cooperative spirit.

Due to the expansion of the scale of modern scientific research projects, it is necessary to rely on the collaboration and support of multiple disciplines and societies in order to effectively complete the task.

10. The spirit of democracy.

Science is never superstitious about authority and dares to challenge it.

11. The spirit of openness.

Science knows no borders, science is an open system, and it does not recognize the ultimate truth.

12. Utilitarian spirit.

Science is a productive force, and the social function of science has been fully embodied, and it should work for the welfare of human society.

13. Repeatable and verifiable.

Science is to correctly reflect objective reality, seek truth from facts, study laws and use them to transform objective knowledge. The study of objective laws (things that will inevitably occur under certain conditions) should have the principle of repeatability and testability. Therefore, mastering the law can lead to the transformation of objective things.

For example, economics should study the essential laws of material exchange, not economic phenomena.

14. Practical spirit.

Without practice, science is meaningless and unreal.

15. The spirit of skepticism and criticism.

We must have the courage to question tradition and authority, uphold the truth, and dare to challenge it.