On the virtue of practicality for scientists
School of Philosophy and Sociology, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, Taoyuan.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 18(03), 371–375
Publication history:
Received on 02 March 2023; revised on 18 May 2023; accepted on 21 May 2023
Abstract:
This paper argues for the importance of the virtue of practicality for scientists, highlighting its role in scientific research and governance of scientific integrity. The pursuit of truth is considered a key value in scientific endeavors and must take precedence over personal interests. Rigorous scholarship is emphasized as essential for scientific integrity, as it serves as the moral cornerstone for carrying out research and is necessary for building trust in research evidence and professional knowledge. The paper concludes that the practicality of scientists is crucial for obtaining empirical facts and data, proposing explanatory laws, and ensuring the truth of theories, making it increasingly important in the future governance of scientific integrity.
Keywords:
Virtue of practicality; Scientific research; Governance; Scientific integrity; Pursuit of truth; Rigorous scholarship
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